What are the default controls for Kirby and the Forgotten Land?

Kirby and the Forgotten Land, a platformer game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.

What buttons do you use in Kirby and the Forgotten Land?

Every Kirby and the Forgotten Land action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.

Can you remap Kirby and the Forgotten Land controls?

These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.

Is this an official Kirby and the Forgotten Land resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kirby and the Forgotten Land or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Nintendo Switch · 14 default controls

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch Controls

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The complete default keyboard control scheme for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, grouped by category and free to read. These are the game's default bindings — most can be remapped in the in-game settings.

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All Kirby and the Forgotten Land controls

14 actions mapped to the Nintendo Switch controller, grouped by category. Hover any button to read its action.

Abilities 5

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Inhale / Attack	`A✕AB`
Mouthful Mode Action	`A✕AB`
Spit Out Star	`A✕AB`then`A✕AB`
Drop Ability	`X■XY`
Use Stock Item	`Y▲YX`

Movement 4

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move	`L-Stick`
Jump	`B●BA`
Hover / Fly	`B●BA`then`B●BA`
Dash / Slide	`LBL1L1LB●BA`

System 3

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Move / Adjust Camera	`R-Stick`
Open Map / Pause Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Center Camera	`RSR3R3RS`

Combat 2

Action	Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch
Guard	`LBL1L1L`
Guard (alt)	`RTR2R2ZR`

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Kirby and the Forgotten Land controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Kirby and the Forgotten Land?: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, a platformer game, maps 14 actions to the Nintendo Switch controller. The complete button layout is shown on this page, free to read.
What buttons do you use in Kirby and the Forgotten Land?: Every Kirby and the Forgotten Land action is mapped to its Nintendo Switch button on this page — face buttons, triggers, sticks and the d-pad — so you can see the whole control scheme at a glance.
Can you remap Kirby and the Forgotten Land controls?: These are the game's default bindings. Remapping depends on the title and the Nintendo Switch's system button-mapping options.
Is this an official Kirby and the Forgotten Land resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kirby and the Forgotten Land or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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