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3DS exclusiveKirby: Planet Robobotis on its way to the Switch, a well-known Nintendo insider has said. Such a release would ostensibly help keep theSwitchsupplied with new titles even as Nintendo shifts the bulk of its development resources toward its next-generation console.
Developed by Japanese studio HAL Laboratory,Kirby: Planet Robobotis an action platformer that launched on the 3DS in mid-2016. It debuted to fairly widespread acclaim, as underlined by its “Mighty” rating on OpenCritic, based on an average score of 84 and an 86% reviewer recommendation rate.Kirby: Planet Robobotis hence widely regarded as one of thestandout games in HAL Laboratory’s overall impressive portfolio.
The 3DS exclusive may not be exclusive for much longer, according to long-time Nintendo leaker Nate the Hate. As part of aSwitch 2 rumor roundupvideo shared on December 6, the insider reported that Nintendo is working on portingKirby: Planet Robobotto the Switch. Whether this purported port is actually handled by Nintendo, HAL Laboratory, or a third party is unclear. That notwithstanding, Nate the Hate believes thatKirby: Planet Robobotwill land on the Switch sometime in 2025.
While rumors of this sort are always best approached with some skepticism, Nate the Hate has a solid track record with Nintendo-related insights. His credibility was recently bolstered byNintendo confirming that the Switch 2 will have backward compatibility—something he had been predicting for months prior to the official announcement. Nate the Hate has also built a reputation for accurately predicting the general timing of upcoming Nintendo Directs, solidifying his status as one of the most reliable among currently active Nintendo insiders.
Nintendo Switch Already Has Several Ports Lined Up For 2025
Kirby: Planet Robobotcould hence add to the growing list of Switch ports and remasters that are set to release in 2025. That group already includesXenoblade Chronicles Xand Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which are scheduled to reach Nintendo’s hybrid console in the first quarter of the following year. Re-releasing titles from older platforms is a straightforward way for Nintendo to keep supplying Switch games while still focusing the bulk of its development resources on its next console, which it confirmed will be announced by late March 2025 and is expected to hit the market before the end of next year.
Nintendo could also increase its reliance on third parties to keep supplying Switch games during this generational transition period. As a result, there might be more titles in the vein ofKonami’sSuikodenremaster collectioncoming to the Switch throughout 2025.
Nintendo Switch Lite
The Nintendo Switch Lite was released in 2019 as a low-cost, handheld-only game system. It’s designed specifically for handheld play, offering a lightweight design as part of its portable offerings. The controllers are built into the system for handheld play, unlike the larger Switch models. The console itself retains full functionality as a standard Switch, but it does not support docked mode.
