Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

System: Nintendo 3DS Release date: 08/03/2019

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A free demo for Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn is now available! You can download it from Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo 3DS family system, or via this page – just sign in and press the “Download demo” button to get started!**

Seamless Kirby fun for all!

Join Kirby on a whimsical quest to save Patch Land in Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, only for Nintendo 3DS family systems! Use our hero’s new-found yarn powers and enjoy a relaxing adventure through a fantastical patchwork world, made of different fabrics.

A stitch up

After Kirby eats a mysterious fluffy tomato, he finds himself in an unfamiliar world, where everything is made of yarn! He soon spots trouble and saves a young lad being chased by a monster.

This boy turns out to be Prince Fluff, the prince of Patch Land, who tells his rescuer about Yin-Yarn, the evil sorcerer who split the land into seven pieces and whisked Kirby away from home. To aid his new pal, Kirby agrees to help repair the kingdom, and sock it to that nasty magician!

A joyous journey

Set out on a jolly trip through Patch Land’s varied locales and save the world with the help of Kirby’s yarn abilities. Use the Yarn Whip to unzip hidden areas and unravel enemies, transform into giant woolly creations and collect shiny Beads as you help Kirby knit the land back together again.

Let’s get exploring!

Bursting at the seams

Play two brand new mini-games, starring familiar Dream Land faces King Dedede and Meta Knight. Experiment with new Ravel Abilities to summon bombs made of buttons or fight with a wire sword.

If you’re looking for a challenge, turn up the heat with Devilish Mode!

Check out what’s new

Help Kirby sew Patch Land back up in Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, an imaginative platformer for all ages, only on Nintendo 3DS family systems.

Prepare for the adventure ahead

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Time to transform

Eating that magical fluffy tomato has given Kirby the power to change into loads of different things. From a car, to a parachute and even a submarine, Kirby’s got a transformation to suit every situation!

Kirby can morph into even bigger things too! Our pink pal can turn into a steam train, a surfboarding penguin and even a giant robot tank at certain points during his adventure. What will he change into next?

Whip up some fun

As well as transforming, Kirby can use the Yarn Whip! This magical piece of string lets you unravel enemies, or turn baddies into balls of yarn that you can throw around. He can even whip away a foe’s weapon and turn it into a special yarn ball, like one that can hit multiple enemies.

Video: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

Join Kirby on a whimsical journey to knit Patch Land back together in Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn for Nintendo 3DS family systems!

The Yarn Whip can also interact with the fabric that holds Patch Land together. Kirby can swing to new places by grabbing onto buttons in the background, or pull down platforms high up in the air. You can even unzip hidden places by pulling on magic zippers. Don’t be afraid to tug on any loose bits of string you see hanging around!

Video: Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn

Join Kirby on a whimsical journey to knit Patch Land back together in Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn for Nintendo 3DS family systems!

Beads aplenty

Throughout Kirby’s adventure, you can collect Beads by exploring levels, opening treasure chests and beating enemies. Gather loads without getting hit and you’ll get some bonus Beads at the end of the level. You could even earn yourself a Gold medal if you pick up enough!

Home sweet home

Need a rest from your adventure? Head to Quilty Square and help Kirby decorate his very own flat! Find Furniture hidden within levels or buy Objects from shops in the square, and you can spruce up Kirby’s Flat however you’d like.

As you save more of Patch Land, new flats will open up in the block. Fix up these empty apartments and new people will move in, bringing with them extra challenges for Kirby to complete.

You can even share your designs via StreetPass! Up to three flats can be shared with others, so show off your coolest creations.

Let’s have a look at what makes this yarn “Extra Epic”

The thrill of the chase

Spice up your adventure with Devilish Mode! In this mode, a devil chases after Kirby, throwing spiky balls at you as you try to finish a level or defeat a boss. Don’t get reckless, as you can only take five hits in each level while playing this mode.

The devil can be briefly stopped, but it’ll soon come back! Complete a level with Devilish Mode on and you’ll earn Stamps that go towards unlocking new Furniture for Kirby’s Flat.

Where did you get that hat?

Beef up Kirby’s set of skills with Yarn Hats, special headwear that unlock brand new Ravel Abilities. From summoning yarn balls from thin air to turning Kirby into a fierce whirlwind, these abilities make exploring Patch Land a real treat!

If you tap compatible Kirby series amiibo (sold separately), you can instantly receive a Yarn Hat to use within a level.

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Mini-game mayhem!

Meta Knight and King Dedede join in on the fun with two mini-games, available as soon as you start Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn. Get top marks in these mini-games and you’ll be rewarded with Mats, perfect for making Kirby’s Flat nice and cosy.

Slash and Bead – Starring Meta Knight, this mini-game sees the caped swordsman flying through a series of stages, collecting special Fuse Beads and slashing enemies to ribbons.

Dedede Gogogo – Starring King Dedede, this mini-game has Kirby’s rival sprinting through stages as fast as he can. Dedede is in a hurry, so keep his speed up by jumping over, sliding under or smashing through anything in his way!