Kirby Air Riders - Nintendo Switch 2

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Charge, boost, and spin to attack your rivals in this vehicle action game featuring Kirby and crew Pick your rider, pick your machine, and mount up for competition! Take on your rivals in frantic arena battles or fast-paced races on the ground and in the air. Use the Boost Charge button to brake and control your turns as your machine automatically fights for top speed. Fill your Boost Charge Gauge as you drift around the bend and release it to trigger an explosive dash!
Choose from a variety of riders like Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Magolor from the Kirby’s Return to Dream Land™ game, and machines including the Warp Star, Wheelie Bike, Chariot, and more. Each machine handles differently, and each rider has their own set of stats and Specials—they can also grab Copy Abilities off their foes to get an edge in the fray.

Take on highly varied arena battles in City Trial, or race to the finish in Air Ride

Zip around the city of Skyah in City Trial: a free-for-all battle for 16 players online* or 8 players via local wireless**. Roam around Skyah to find machines, collect power-ups, and survive through unpredictable Field Events ranging from falling meteors to powerful boss battles. After five minutes of powering up, you and your rivals will compete in one of a whole host of different Stadium contests, each with its own objective. These include drag races, battle arenas, skydiving for points and more, so it helps to be ready for anything!

If more straightforward racing is to your liking, check out Air Ride a frantic dash where you can race again 5 other Riders, or compete online or via local wireless. Attack opposing Riders, or trail close behind their wake, to gather up stars—and use the speed boost they provide to beat your rivals to the finish line!

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*Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/purchase-terms/

** Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Games and systems sold separately.

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Parent Brand(s): Nintendo
Release Date: November 20, 2025
MSRP: $69.99
Country of Origin: United States of America
Mfg. Package Dimensions: 6.61h x 4.17w x 0.47d in
Mfg. Package Weight: 2.08 oz
Product Dimensions: 6.61h x 4.17w x 0.47d in
Product Weight: 2.08 oz

Key Features

Pick your rider, pick your machine, and mount up for competition! Take on your rivals in frantic arena battles or fast-paced races on the ground and in the air.
Boost into the fray
Ride and battle with just two buttons. Press the Boost Charge button to brake, drift, and fill your Boost Charge Gauge as your machine moves forward automatically. Once it’s full, dash forward with gusto!
Battle with Quick Spin
Wiggle the control stick to perform a spin attack. Slam into enemies to send them flying!
Turn the tide with Specials
Drive and fight to fill your Special Gauge. Once it’s full, you can activate your rider’s Special to edge out the competition.
Grab Copy Abilities
Inhale or capture an enemy to receive their Copy Ability. Some Copy Abilities let you attack, while others give you bonuses like a speed increase.
Explore Skyah
Zip around the city of Skyah in City Trial: a free-for-all battle for 16 players online* or 8 players via local wireless.** You have 5 minutes to collect power-ups and prepare your machine for a Stadium contest.
Battle!
Clash with rivals in a competition to claim power-ups! Watch out for opponents looking to thwart you by destroying your machine...
Field Events
Survive unpredictable Field Events like fearsome boss battles, falling meteors, and more!
Stadium
The final challenge takes place at the Stadium! The challenge is chosen from one of four randomly selected options. Try and pick one that suits your powered-up machine.