Sanrio and Sunblink have released the Hello Kitty Island Adventure Update 2.16.5: Paper Parade on all platforms. Hello Kitty Island Adventure Update 2.16.5: Paper Parade introduces Tuxedosam’s favorite holiday. Through July 1, players can help Tuxedosam celebrate individuality by gathering materials for his Paper Parade Float in exchange for new outfits for their avatar and friends.
What’s more, the Under the Sea Celebration is running through June 18, allowing players to collect Barnacles and exchange them for new mermaid-themed outfits. The update also introduces the Undersea Treasure Hunt, which includes new furniture and outfits, and players can participate in new Weekly Parties on Friendship Island.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available for Apple Arcade, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. Nintendo Switch users can upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version with an “Upgrade Pack” for $9.99. Hello Kitty Island Adventure Nintendo Switch 2 Edition features higher frame rates, smoother and cleaner visuals with a higher resolution, CameraPlay with GameChat, and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. Final Weapon previously reviewed Hello Kitty Island Adventure and gave it a 4/5 score.
The City Town DLC for Hello Kitty Island Adventure launched on April 16. The update marked the in-game debut of U*SA*HA*NA, who shows players around City Town, makes new friends, and lends a hand in renovating the player’s Imagination Cafe. There are 35 unlockable friendship levels with U*SA*HA*NA with a boatload of rewards. City Town itself is a new region with more than 30 hours of adventure and more than 90 quests.
