Kirby Air Riders announced for Switch 2
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
Among the various exclusives for Nintendo Switch 2 announced by Nintendo for 2025 is Kirby Air Riders, currently in production at Sora Ltd. under the direction of Masahiro Sakurai.
Kirby Air Riders is a sequel to Kirby Air Ride for the Nintendo GameCube. It is not a platformer or a fighting game, but a racing game featuring various characters from the Kirby series.
The reveal trailer does not showcase gameplay, but it provides insight into Sora and Nintendo’s plans for the game.
Video: https://youtu.be/EHhktAi0Ekk
The original Kirby Air Ride (2003) — an arcade racer for GameCube, where the player controls Kirby and competes aboard futuristic vehicles. The game features three modes: Air Ride (classic racing), Top Ride (a top-down perspective with quick races), and City Trial (free city exploration in search of upgrades). Controls are simplified to a single analog stick and button, while the core mechanic is Kirby’s ability to inhale enemies and obtain boosts. The game supports local four-player multiplayer, boasting vibrant visuals and fluid animation.
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