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Nintendo Drops 7-Minute Kirby Air Riders Overview as Global Test Ride Starts This Weekend

The new video distills key mechanics and features ahead of the Switch 2 racer's November 20 launch.

Overview

  • The overview trailer highlights charge, boost and spin combat, the Boost Charge gauge and dash, and Copy Abilities across a roster that includes Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede and Magolor with varied machines like Warp Star, Wheelie Bike and Paper Star.
  • Core modes span Air Ride, Top Ride and Stadium, with City Trial set in the Skyah map supporting up to 16 players online or eight via local wireless.
  • Nintendo’s limited-time Global Test Ride demo runs November 8–9 and November 15–16, offering an early hands-on ahead of release.
  • New dual-pack amiibo introduce Figure Players that can be scanned into the game and level up through racing to increase rider and machine proficiency.
  • The game launches November 20 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 with a day-one update; director Masahiro Sakurai says there are no current plans for DLC, and some outlets report a $69.99 price not confirmed by Nintendo.