How to Update Kirby Star Allies

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model


In this article, you'll learn how to update Kirby Star Allies.

On November 30, 2018, a new software update for Kirby Star Allies became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the Internet.

  • This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features.
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • If the system is connected to the Internet, the update will download and install automatically.

Complete These Steps:

  1. Connect the Nintendo Switch console to the Internet.
  2. Return to the HOME Menu and launch the game.
  3. The update will be downloaded and installed automatically.
  4. Once the update is installed, the newest version number will be displayed on the title screen.

Update history

Ver. 4.0 (Released November 30, 2018)

  • Added the new mode, Heroes in Another Dimension, which becomes available after clearing Story Mode.
  • Added four new Dream Friends: Magolor, Taranza, Susie, and the Three Mage-Sisters.
  • Added a new hardest difficulty level to the mode The Ultimate Choice.
  • Added new celebration pictures to be completed by collecting Picture Pieces.
  • Issues have been fixed to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

Ver. 3.0 (Released July 27, 2018)

  • Added three new Dream Friends: Adelaine & Ribbon, Dark Metaknight, and Daroach.
  • Added three new celebration pictures to complete by collecting Picture Pieces.
  • Fixed several issues to enhance gameplay.

Ver. 2.0 (Released March 27, 2018)

  • Added three new Dream Friends: Marx, Gooey, and Rick & Kine & Coo.
  • Added one new celebration picture to complete by collecting Picture Pieces.
  • Fixed several issues to enhance gameplay.

Ver. 1.1.1 (Released Mach 16, 2018)

  • Selecting Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), or Korean in the Nintendo Switch language settings will now cause text to display properly in those languages.
  • Issues have been fixed to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.

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