Kirby and the Forgotten Land is "important milestone" in the series' 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 "important milestone" in the series' history But 3D might not be the standard. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 28 Mar 2022 5 comments Kirby and the Forgotten Land is an "important milestone" in the series' history, according to Shinya Kumazaki, general director at HAL Laboratory. In an interview with The Washington Post, the developers and creators of Kirby discussed the future of the series. With Kirby and the Forgotten Land being the first 3D game in the series, the developers were asked if this would be a permanent evolution. Watch on YouTube Kumazaki said although the game is "certainly a fresh new look for the Kirby franchise, it doesn't necessarily mean this will be the standard going forward. "Nintendo is on the same page as us, and this is something we talk about often. We hope to go beyond what is currently imaginable and challenge ourselves to create new and innovative Kirby games. This game was one of those challenges coming to fruition. We will continue to explore via trial and error and not just limit ourselves to 3D. "With that said, one thing I can say is that Kirby and the Forgotten Land came with such big changes that it could be considered an important 'milestone' in the long history of the series." Nintendo's Kei Ninomiya also responded: "I feel that what we achieved in this game has opened up more possibilities for future Kirby titles. "We hope to continue this momentum and explore new genres and new ways to play in the future." The developers were also asked if the Kirby series had a narrative thread like the Zelda timeline. "There is no clear timeline for the game stories," said Kumazaki. "This is to avoid being constrained by past settings, and so that we can easily take on new challenges and prioritise the optimal gameplay experience for each instalment - even in a series with a long history." Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the biggest launch in UK history for the series, with launch sales alone making it the fifth biggest game in the series overall. Nintendo also discussed the difficulties of bringing Kirby into 3D because he's too round. 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