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Digital Foundry Dissects Kirby Air Riders: New Engine, 60fps Target, HDR Issues

Early reviews describe a polished, content‑rich racer whose City Trial and Road Trip stand out.

Overview

  • Digital Foundry reports the game runs on the new SOL‑AVES engine and uses Nvidia RTXGI for baked global illumination rather than full real‑time ray tracing.
  • Docked play typically renders around 1080p–1152p, with Top Ride approaching 1440p, while handheld commonly sits near 900p and can range from 720p to 1080p.
  • Performance targets 60fps and is generally stable, though City Trial shows more frequent dips than other modes.
  • Busy three‑ and four‑player split‑screen and City Trial multiplayer can fall into the 40–50fps range with noticeable dropped frames.
  • Critics praise the high skill ceiling, abundant unlockables, and varied modes, and the game is available now on Nintendo Switch 2 from Bandai Namco and Nintendo.