Kirby Air Riders (2025)

Bandai Namco Studios, Sora

Nintendo Switch 2

4.07 from 41 ratings

118 members have it in their collection · 19 playing now · 24 backlogged · 46 wish listed

How long? Main story 4h · with extras 32h (from 3 logged playthroughs)

Kirby Air Riders is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube. 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 … Read more
Kirby Air Riders is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube. 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! Read less
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Release dates

  • Nov 20, 2025 (Full Release) (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch 2
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mmazurr

Status mmazurr Mar 2, 2026

This will probably be in my playing section for awhile. I'm still acclimating to City Trial but it's been a blast regardless. In every way it's better than the gamecube game, which is probably saying a lot because I put so many hours into the original game.

I've been making my way through NG+ for road trip, but this time …

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This will probably be in my playing section for awhile. I'm still acclimating to City Trial but it's been a blast regardless. In every way it's better than the gamecube game, which is probably saying a lot because I put so many hours into the original game.

I've been making my way through NG+ for road trip, but this time I've been playing on super hard. Highly recommend to anyone who thought road trip was missing something! It was missing the super hard difficulty! I'm not usually one for high difficulty stuff but this is how road trip was meant to be played, since it adds real stakes to your run and forces you to actually strategize how you play.

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lingsdook

Status lingsdook Dec 3, 2025

Hi grouvee, hope you have all been well Had to step away from social media and video games due to mental health collapsing. Doubt I'm the only one that has had a bad year. But coming back to say Kirby Air Riders is a masterpiece and I propose Sakurai be crowned king of Earth (even though he probably doesn't want …

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Hi grouvee, hope you have all been well Had to step away from social media and video games due to mental health collapsing. Doubt I'm the only one that has had a bad year. But coming back to say Kirby Air Riders is a masterpiece and I propose Sakurai be crowned king of Earth (even though he probably doesn't want the role). Thank you for your attention in this matter

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Kenchiin

Status Kenchiin Nov 8, 2025

I played a little bit thanks to the Global Test Rider and it was fun.

I was afraid the gameplay would be confusing because in the trailers the gameplay looks FAST, but it is actually managable. The roads have enough space for you to think where you are going.

I would say it is easier to understand where you are …

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I played a little bit thanks to the Global Test Rider and it was fun.

I was afraid the gameplay would be confusing because in the trailers the gameplay looks FAST, but it is actually managable. The roads have enough space for you to think where you are going.

I would say it is easier to understand where you are supposed to go than on Mario Kart World lol

By the way, it looks stupidly similar to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, assuming they reused the engine and some assets. The menu is literally the Super Smash Bros menu with other options lmao.

Not sure if I am paying full price but I do think for co-op and multiplayer might be a strong one for the NS2.

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BMO

Status BMO Aug 19, 2025

Not sure I’m feeling this. Definitely a wait and see and maybe even a pick up on sale kind of game, especially if it’s priced over $100 CAD.