Nintendo expands the Kirby franchise by revealing a new video game title. During a presentation, Game Director Masahiro Sakurai spoke about Kirby Air Riders, breaking down its new features, returning modes, characters, and more.
Inspired by the 2003 Kirby Air Ride title made for the Nintendo GameCube system, this video game boosts new features for new and returning players. Gamers will experience unique riding techniques, new Air Ride machines, boost charges, special moves, and more. Kirby Air Riders levels the playing field by allowing all riders the ability to copy an enemy’s capabilities by inhaling or capturing.
To honor its successful predecessor, Kirby Air Ride will feature returning game modes, such as City Trial mode. Now located on the floating island Skyah, this mode allows players to upgrade their rides by finding power-ups, attacking opponents, and swapping to other machines. City Trial also includes random Field Events throughout the phase, such as Short Race and Dustup Derby.
For more racing adventures, players can access Air Ride Mode, where up to six riders can compete to cross the finish line first. The game also features Lessons, where players can learn the basics of the game and test more advanced gameplay mechanics.
Designed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, Kirby Air Riders will launch Nov. 20 via the Nintendo eShop. To find additional Kirby titles, visit nintendo.com.
