Kirby Air Riders - Switch 2

Kirby Air Riders is set to launch on November 20, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 . The game is a spiritual sequel to the 2003 GameCube classic Kirby Air Ride , directed by Masahiro Sakurai , and features lightning-fast racing, chaotic battles, and a variety of modes including City Trial , Air Ride , and Top Ride .

🎮 Important details

• Platform: Nintendo Switch 2

• Developer: Sora Ltd. & Bandai Namco Studios, directed by Masahiro Sakurai

• Gameplay:

  • The machines move automatically – the focus is on drifting, timing and attacking.

  • Boost Charge system provides explosive dash attacks.

  • Copy Abilities allow Kirby to use classic powers like fire, swords, and karate – now integrated into the racing.

• Modes:

  • City Trial – build up your machine in an open world before the final battle.

  • Air Ride – classic high-speed courses.

  • Top Ride – short, chaotic courses seen from above.

• Multiplayer: Up to 16 players online.

• Updates: Latest patch (v1.2.0, December 2025) added amiibo support, replay features, and matchmaking improvements

• Publisher: Nintendo