Kirby Air Riders was officially unveiled during a special Nintendo Direct presentation on August 19, 2025. Developed by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco Studios, the game will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 20. Masahiro Sakurai, the game’s director, appeared in person to highlight new features while also bringing back nostalgia from the classic Kirby Air Ride, originally launched on the GameCube in 2003.

Key Features of Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders delivers an action-packed racing and battle experience across land, sea, and air. Players can choose from a variety of characters with unique abilities, including iconic names such as Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Bandana Waddle Dee. Interestingly, several classic Kirby enemies such as Chef Kawasaki and Starman also join the roster.

Beyond the characters, each Air Ride machine comes with its own traits, ranging from speed and durability to gliding abilities. Players can take advantage of drift, boost dash, and even rail grind techniques to gain an edge. The Copy Abilities system also makes a return, allowing players to inhale enemies and use their skills for stronger attacks or faster movement.

Expanded Game Modes

One of the main highlights of Kirby Air Riders is the return of City Trial Mode, now set on a massive floating island called Skyah, full of surprises. Players have five minutes to collect power-ups, attack rivals, and find new machines before moving on to the second phase in the Stadium. Here, competitors will face different challenges determined by the upgraded stats of their machines.

In addition, the game also features Air Ride Mode, where up to six players can race to the finish line while collecting stars to increase speed. Another important addition is Lessons Mode, which allows players to practice the basics as well as advanced techniques.

Kirby Air Riders also supports local multiplayer for up to eight players and online multiplayer for up to sixteen players. Nintendo has added a GameChat feature that enables both video and voice interaction, making the multiplayer experience even more engaging.

FAQ About Kirby Air Riders

When will Kirby Air Riders be released?
Kirby Air Riders is scheduled for release on November 20, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2.

Is Kirby Air Riders a remake of Kirby Air Ride?
No. Kirby Air Riders is a new development based on Kirby Air Ride (2003), featuring modern graphics, new features, and expanded gameplay modes.

Does Kirby Air Riders support online multiplayer?
Yes. The game supports local multiplayer for up to 8 players and online multiplayer for up to 16 players.

Is City Trial returning in Kirby Air Riders?
Yes. City Trial returns with a new map called Skyah, complete with random events, power-ups, and battles before entering the Stadium phase.

How much does Kirby Air Riders cost?
The official price of Kirby Air Riders is $69.99 on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2.

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