Kirby and the Forgotten Land is biggest Kirby launch in Japanese history Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Kirby and the Forgotten Land is biggest Kirby launch in Japanese history Pretty in pink. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 1 Apr 2022 2 comments Kirby and the Forgotten Land has earned the biggest launch for the series in Japanese history. As Famitsu reports, the game sold 380,000 copies in Japan in its first week, floating its way to the top of the charts. And, according to Game Data Library, that makes it the biggest launch for the series in Japan. Watch on YouTube It's followed by DS game Kirby Super Star Ultra and the N64's Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Previous Switch title Kirby Star Allies is in fifth place, below Kirby Triple Deluxe on 3DS. Further, Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the second biggest launch of the year in Japan, behind Pokémon Legends: Arceus but ahead of Elden Ring. That shows how popular the Switch is in Japan. Kirby and the Forgotten Land had the ??????? ?????? for the series in Japan, with a 70% increase over launch sales of Triple Deluxe.It's the second biggest launch of 2022 in Japan so far, behind Pokémon Legends and above Elden Ring. pic.twitter.com/6Vlmp1tOq4- Game Data Library (@GameDataLibrary) March 31, 2022 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings It was a similar story in the UK, where physical sales made Kirby and the Forgotten Land the biggest launch for the series. Developers have stated the game is an "important milestone" in the series as the first 3D game, though this may not be the standard in future. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 8 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store