Nintendo has announced the release dates for Kirby’s Blowout Blast, and the game is launching sooner than you think.
The new game will launch for the Nintendo 3DS next week, on July 6th in North America and on July 4th in Japan (Editor’s Note: The European release date hasn’t been confirmed yet but we’re expecting it to be the same as the American one).
Here’s a rundown on the game, via Nintendo:
Kirby is ready for action in a whole different dimension—the third dimension!
Have a blast inhaling foes and blowing them away in 3D environments across 25+ stages. Inhale enough enemies and you can launch one huge Blaster Bullet capable of wiping out a troop of Waddle Dees. Now’s your chance to battle iconic bosses like Kracko Jr and King Dedede in 3D!
Inhaling multiple enemies to launch Blaster Bullets is a great way to pump up your score and go for a bronze, silver, or gold star. Another way to score big is to rack up a combo by continuously firing at enemies without missing. Or you could always just collect coins as you jump across platforms. As you progress, you’ll unlock EX stages, which provide a tougher challenge to master. Celebrate your victories by tapping a Kirby series amiibo™ figure to build a statue in the plaza that plays new music!
- Inhale enemies to launch Blaster Bullets and take out groups of enemies in a 3D space
- Obtain a bronze, silver, or gold trophy while shooting for a high score
- Face down beloved Kirby series bosses like Kracko Jr and King Dedede
- Unlock EX stages and master them for an even tougher challenge
Nintendo is also working on another new Kirby game, currently untitled, for the Nintendo Switch. Due out sometime next year, the game focuses on cooperative gameplay, and more. You can read more about that game here in our previous report.