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Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride Download Opens Ahead of Weekend Play Windows

The Switch 2 racer’s time‑limited online demo offers a taste of Air Ride plus City Trial ahead of the November 20 launch.

Overview

  • Players can download the free Global Test Ride now from the eShop, with online access requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
  • The demo runs Nov. 8–9 and Nov. 15–16 in three daily sessions, with time blocks published for both Pacific and Eastern time zones.
  • Test content includes the six‑player Air Ride mode and the City Trial free‑for‑all supporting up to 16 online or eight via local wireless, featuring power‑ups, Field Events, and Stadium contests.
  • Nintendo also released a seven‑minute overview trailer outlining core systems such as charge, boost, spin attacks, Copy Abilities, rider Specials, and rider‑machine pairings.
  • The full game is set for Nov. 20 on Switch 2 with amiibo dual‑packs, a confirmed day‑one update, and no current plans for DLC, while outlets report $69.99 pricing and platform exclusivity.