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Nintendo Plans 45-Minute Kirby Air Riders Direct on August 19

Director Masahiro Sakurai will guide the 45-minute livestream to unveil gameplay details with a confirmed late-2025 release window.

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Overview

  • The dedicated presentation will stream on August 19 at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET/2 p.m. BST via YouTube, Twitch and the Nintendo Today app.
  • Nintendo says the roughly 45-minute event will focus exclusively on Kirby Air Riders, marking a rare standalone showcase for a single title.
  • Masahiro Sakurai, creator of Kirby and Super Smash Bros., will host the Direct, his first in-depth Kirby presentation since 2003.
  • Fans expect the showcase to deliver the first gameplay footage, reveal core modes and lock in a precise launch date.
  • Kirby Air Riders was unveiled in April with only a cinematic trailer and has since secured a Saudi Arabian age rating without sharing playable footage.