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Nintendo Sets 45-Minute Kirby Air Riders Direct for August 19

Masahiro Sakurai will host the livestream on Nintendo’s official channels to deliver an in-depth preview of the Switch 2 sequel.

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

  • The 45-minute Direct is set for 6 a.m. PT on August 19 and will stream on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels as well as the Nintendo Today app.
  • Masahiro Sakurai will host the showcase, his first dedicated Kirby presentation since directing the original 2003 GameCube game.
  • Nintendo’s announcement describes the event as an in-depth look at the Switch 2 sequel, with outlets predicting the reveal of gameplay footage and a precise 2025 release date.
  • This focused presentation follows Nintendo’s recent trend of game-specific Directs announced through its Today app to generate momentum ahead of industry events such as Gamescom.
  • Several reports suggest the game is being co-developed by Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco under Sakurai’s oversight, though those details are so far limited to secondary sources.