Kirby Air Riders announced at the Switch 2 Direct as Nintendo throws in another racing game to the mix

Date:
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:21:33 +0000

Description:
Nintendo has announced Kirby Air Riders, a new racing game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Kirby Air Riders has been revealed at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct Showcase The
game is launching exclusively on the Switch 2 in 2025 The racing spin-off
will be directed by Kirby and Smash Bros. Masahiro Sakurai

Nintendo has announced Kirby Air Riders , a new racing game coming to
Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025.

The return of Kirby was revealed during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct with a charming trailer showing the adorable pink blob soaring through the skies on
a motorized star.

Although there wasn't gameplay footage, Kirby can be seen racing against a
few other characters in their unique-looking vehicles through a vibrant race track.

According to Nintendo, Kirby Air Riders will be directed by Kirby and Smash Bros . creator Masahiro Sakurai and is a racing game spinoff of the original Kirby Air Ride that was originally released on GameCube over 20 years ago.

Kirby Air Riders is a Switch 2 exclusive and you won't have to wait long to get your hands on the console, as Nintendo has finally announced that it will be launching on June 5, 2025 .

Although pricing details weren't revealed during the broadcast, it was later revealed that preorders open on April 8, and the console will cost you
$449.99 / 395.99.

The Direct also saw the return of Donkey Kong in a new 3D platformer, Donkey Kong Bananza , which is launching exclusively on the Switch 2 on July 17, 2025, as well as the reveal of Mario Kart World , another exclusive launching the same day as the Switch 2. You might also like... Nintendo Switch 2 specs revealed, and yes, it will support 4K resolution - as well as a host of other upgrades over the original Hollow Knight: Silksong was just shown at the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct with a 2025 launch window While we wait for a Bloodborne remake or sequel, FromSoftware just announced The Duskbloods, a brand new Switch 2 exclusive



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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/gaming/kirby-air-riders-announced-at-the-switch-2-di rect-as-nintendo-throws-in-another-racing-game-to-the-mix


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