Nintendo Announces Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2, Directed by Masahiro Sakurai

The sequel to the 2003 cult classic Kirby Air Ride is set to release in 2025, with a cinematic trailer revealed during the latest Nintendo Direct.

Kirby Air Riders, a sequel to the GameCube's Kirby Air Ride, will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.
Masahiro Sakurai, the original creator of Kirby and director of the first Kirby Air Ride, is returning to helm the project.
The cinematic reveal trailer showcased Kirby racing on a Warp Star but did not confirm gameplay details or the return of the beloved City Trial mode.
The announcement aligns with Nintendo's strategy of reviving GameCube-era content, including GameCube titles on Nintendo Switch Online and a new wireless GameCube controller.
The Nintendo Switch 2, launching June 5, 2025, for $450, will feature Kirby Air Riders as part of its broader lineup of nostalgic and new titles.