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Nintendo Sets 60-Minute Kirby Air Riders Direct for Oct. 23 on Switch 2

Sakurai returns with a long-form showcase that extends Nintendo's deep-dive campaign for the Switch 2 racer.

Overview

  • The showcase airs Thursday at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET, with regional start times posted for the U.K., Europe, and Japan.
  • Viewers can watch on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels or via the Nintendo Today app.
  • Director Masahiro Sakurai will present fresh gameplay and mode details during the broadcast.
  • It marks the second dedicated Kirby Air Riders Direct, after August’s 45-minute deep dive that outlined a second button, the playable cast, and the return of City Trial.
  • Kirby Air Riders is planned for Nintendo Switch 2, with most reports citing a Nov. 20 launch, though one outlet lists Nov. 11.