Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards was published by Nintendo as part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack recently but it was not without issues.
Following its release, numerous players identified a game-breaking issue in the port that was not present in the original version of the game. Players that take damage from specified sources in the underwater levels will be stunned indefinitely, forcing them to exit the level in order to continue.
Kirby 64 fix incoming
Since then, Nintendo has published a statement recognizing the existence of the flaw and stating that a patch to address it is in the works. The fix is scheduled to be released soon.
A bug has been found in #Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards for Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online that can prevent players from progressing under a certain condition. A patch will be released early next week to fix this. We apologize for the inconvenience.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 27, 2022
Players are encouraged to be cautious while traversing the water levels in Kirby 64 until the patch is available.
About Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Kirby’s first 3D adventure takes him beyond Dream Land and into the stars to defend his pals from a terrible new foe: Dark Matter.
This adorable, colorful platformer has all the Kirby action you could want. Swallow foes to duplicate their powers, such as fire, ice, or lightning, or mix & combine to create Power Combos. Try them all for unexpected outcomes!
Explore worlds comprised of lava, water, or even sweets as you search for the dispersed Crystal Shards. Kirby 64 also features three additional minigames that may be played by up to four players.
