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Nintendo Sets 45-Minute Kirby Air Riders Direct for Aug. 19

Masahiro Sakurai returns to direct a Kirby game for the first time since 2003.

Kirby Air Riders
Nintendo announce a shockingly long Direct for one game only
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Overview

  • The livestream begins at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels and via the Nintendo Today app.
  • Nintendo bills the showcase as an in-depth look at Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2 after April’s reveal showed only a cinematic trailer.
  • The game is a sequel to 2003’s Kirby Air Ride on GameCube and currently has a 2025 release window.
  • Reporters widely expect first gameplay and possibly a firm release date, though neither has been announced ahead of the broadcast.
  • The presentation arrives just before Gamescom, where Nintendo has a presence this week.