The Hello Kitty Party Land Premium Edition is the biggest box of three editions for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and it costs $20 more than the others in the US. It adds a hologram card set and a plush keychain to the base game, sticker pack and coloring book. Here is what each edition holds and who should pick which.
Hello Kitty Party Land Premium Edition vs Day 1 vs Standard
| Item | Standard | Day 1 | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base game | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coloring book | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sticker pack | No | Yes | Yes |
| Hologram cards | No | No | Yes |
| Plush keychain | No | No | Yes |
| US price | $49.99 | $49.99 | $69.99 |
Prices are US figures from Nintendo's store, Deku Deals, But Why Tho and GameStop listings. Other regions are covered on the Hello Kitty Party Land price page.
What the Premium Edition includes
Bandai Namco lists five items: the game, a sticker pack, a coloring book, hologram cards and a plush keychain. Exact sizes, card counts and keychain details have not been published, so we leave them out. The Premium Edition is the pick for Sanrio collectors who want something to hold, not only a download.
Day 1 Edition
The Day 1 Edition is the base game plus a coloring book and a sticker pack, at the same $49.99 as the Standard Edition. The name suggests a launch-window offer, but no source says how long it stays on shelves, so check your store before assuming it is gone or still coming.
Standard Edition and digital
The Standard Edition is the game alone at $49.99. Nintendo's US store sells the digital copy, and the file is listed at 3.1 GB. Gematsu notes that the Switch 2 physical release ships as a game-key card. Which version fits your console is explained in Hello Kitty Party Land Switch 1 vs Switch 2.
Early purchase bonus: Character T-Shirt
The game manual lists an early purchase bonus: a Character T-Shirt cosmetic, redeemed with a download code on the Nintendo eShop. Stickers can be pasted on it. The manual does not say which edition or store includes the code, so do not buy an edition only for this. Stickers come from talking to friends and playing the Hello Kitty Party Land mini games; see the Hello Kitty Party Land characters page for who you can meet.
Which edition should you buy?
- You just want to play: Standard, digital or physical.
- You like paper goods: Day 1 adds a coloring book and stickers for the same US price, if you can find it.
- You collect merch or want a gift: Premium is the only edition with hologram cards and a plush keychain.
GameSpew's review gave the game 6/10 and suggested waiting for a sale, so the extras should be the reason to pay more, not the game. Read the Hello Kitty Party Land review roundup first, and the Hello Kitty Party Land release date page for launch details.
Hello Kitty Party Land Premium Edition FAQ
What is in the Hello Kitty Party Land Premium Edition?
The Premium Edition includes the base game, a sticker pack, a coloring book, hologram cards and a plush keychain, and it costs $69.99 in the US.
What is the Day 1 Edition?
The Day 1 Edition is the base game with a coloring book and a sticker pack for $49.99 in the US. It has no hologram cards or plush keychain.
Is there a physical copy or pre-order bonus?
Physical editions exist, and the manual lists a Character T-Shirt as an early purchase bonus via a download code. Which edition or store gives the code is not stated.
Do the editions change the game itself?
No source says so. Every edition lists the same base game; the differences are the extras in the box. New to the game? Start with the Hello Kitty Party Land guide.