Kirby Air Riders

Kirby Air Riders

Available on:

Switch 2

Genres

Racing, Adventure, Arcade

Developers

Bandai Namco Studios, Sora

Release Date

November 19, 2025 (11 months ago)

Publisher

Nintendo

Content Rating

E10+

Franchises

Kirby

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Summary

Kirby Air Riders is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube.

Pick your rider, pick your machine, and mount up for competition! Take on your rivals in frantic arena battles or fast-paced races on the ground and in the air. Use the Boost Charge button to brake and control your turns as your machine automatically fights for top speed. Fill your Boost Charge Gauge as you drift around the bend and release it to trigger an explosive dash!

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