The Nintendo 3DS may be a relic of the past, but one of its exclusive titles, Kirby: Planet Robobot, is rumored to be making a comeback in 2025 on the Nintendo Switch. Originally released in 2016, a year dominated by blockbuster releases like Overwatch, Uncharted 4, and Dark Souls III, Planet Robobot held its own on the aging handheld console.
2016 was a busy year for gamers. With the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and even the Wii U vying for attention, the five-year-old 3DS, and its less prominent releases, often got overlooked. While not sharing the spotlight with the year’s AAA giants, the 3DS still saw a steady stream of releases, including Kirby: Planet Robobot.
This charming platformer, which saw Kirby piloting a powerful mech suit through a mechanized world, earned a respectable Metacritic score of 81. While a solid score, it fell short of Nintendo’s usual high standards. Furthermore, its sales figures didn’t quite reach the company’s typical blockbuster numbers. The rumor of its resurgence on the Switch, therefore, comes as a bit of a surprise.
The source of this rumor is industry insider, Nate the Hate. While Nate has a track record of accurate leaks, they have also missed the mark on occasion. This inconsistency means this information should be treated with caution.
As is their custom, Nintendo has remained silent on this rumor. The company typically refrains from commenting on speculation, and we don’t anticipate a deviation from this practice in this instance. However, if an official statement is released, we will update this article accordingly.
