Subj : Kirby Air Riders announced at the Switch 2 Direct as Nintendo thr
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Apr 02 2025 17:30:09

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.

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======================================================================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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