| Kirby Air Riders | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Pre-Order | Review |
Play as Kirby and compete to reach the finish line in Kirby Air Riders. Read on to learn about its release date, its target platforms, and its announcement history.
← Return to Kirby Air Riders main article
Kirby Air Riders Release Date and Time
Launched on November 20, 2025 at Midnight Local Time
Global Test Ride Event Announced for November 8-9 and 15-16
Kirby Air Riders received a November 20, 2025 release date during its dedicated Nintendo Direct on August of the same year. As it released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, it launched at midnight local time, similar to other Nintendo games.
Ahead of its global launch was a Global Test Ride event that happened over two weekends in November.
The event ran during the following times (all times are in Pacific Time, PT):
⚫︎ November 8: 12:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. PT AND 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. PT
⚫︎ November 9: 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. PT
⚫︎ November 15: 12:00 A.M. to 6:00 A.M. PT AND 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. PT
⚫︎ November 16: 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. PT
 Switch 2 |
|||||
| Price | $69.99 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct Scheduled for August 19, 2025 at 6:00 A.M. PT / 9:00 A.M. ET
A Kirby Air Ride Showcase aired on August 19, 2025, at 6:00 A.M. PT / 9:00 A.M. ET. The event gave fans of the pink puffball a new look at gameplay and features of the beloved racing title.
You can check the timetable below to find out what time the Nintendo Direct started in your region:
| Region | Direct Start Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m. |
Is Kirby Air Riders on Xbox Game Pass?
No, as the game is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Is Kirby Air Riders on PS Plus?
No, as the game is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.
Is Kirby Air Riders on Nintendo Switch Online?
Nintendo has not announced plans to add Kirby Air Riders to the Nintendo Switch Online library.
Announcement History
August 19, 2025 | Release Date Announcement
Masahiro Sakurai announced that Kirby Air Riders will be releasing on November 20, 2025 during the game's dedicated Nintendo Direct.
August 18, 2025 | Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct Announcement
Kirby Air Riders received its own Nintendo Direct, happening the day after its announcement on August 18, 2025.
April 2, 2025 | Reveal Announcement
Kirby Air Riders was announced during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct in April 2025.
October 22, 2024
In the final episode of Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games, Masahiro Sakurai confirmed he is currently working on a project with Nintendo, though he did not disclose any details.
Similar Games
|
Mario Kart World Kart Racing |
|
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Kart Racing |
|
F1 24 Sim Racing |
|
Donkey Kong Bananza Action, Adventure |
