A cult classic is finally coming back with a brand new title, and Kirby fans couldn’t be more excited. Kirby Air Riders is a racing game and the sequel to Kirby Air Ride, a GameCube game that’s over two decades old. This spin-off game has gotten a decent amount of spotlight, but there’s still a lot that Kirby fans may not know about. Let’s take a deep dive into everything you need to know about Kirby Air Riders.
What is the release date for Kirby Air Riders?
Kirby Air Riders releases on November 20, 2025.
Which consoles will Kirby Air Riders launch on?
Nintendo will be launching Kirby Air Riders exclusively on the Switch 2. This means original Switch users will not be able to play this game until they upgrade to a Switch 2.
What is the price of Kirby Air Riders?
Kirby Air Riders will cost $69.99 USD on the Nintendo eShop.
Does Kirby Air Riders support multiplayer co-op?
Yes! You can not only play Kirby Air Riders online with a total of 16 people, but it also supports couch co-op with up to four players. Additionally, you can have a local wireless co-op session with up to eight players.
How big is Kirby Air Riders?
Kirby Air Riders will require around 25 GB of space on your Nintendo Switch 2 or on your SD card.
Are there Kirby Air Riders amiibo?
With the launch of Kirby Air Riders also comes two amiibo figures! One is a Kirby & Warp Star, while another is Waddle Dee & Winged Star. Each will cost $50, and you can use them interchangeably in a unique way!
Both Kirby and Waddle Dee detach from their machine and can be swapped. You can tap these amiibo figures in-game to play as them as well.
How does Kirby Air Riders compare to Kirby Air Ride?
Kirby Air Riders comes with a slew of improvements compared to its 22-year-old predecessor. You’ll get to play as a ton of new riders, each with their own stats and attacks. Not only that, but there are a few new types of machines to choose from. Each machine also comes with its own stats and abilities.
Fan-favorite sandbox mode City Trials is back, too. This time, you’ll be driving around Skyah, a floating island map with tons of different regions. Now, 16 players can play City Trial together compared to only four players from the first game.
Judging by what we’ve seen, Kirby Air Riders seems like it’ll be quite familiar for old fans, but still with enough fresh features to entice them to play this new installment.
