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The Kirby Air Riders Direct Presentation Showcased the Game’s Wild Vehicular Action and More on Nintendo Switch 2

The presentation will be hosted by Kirby series creator Masahiro Sakurai and is expected to reveal gameplay details and a release date for the Switch 2 game.

  • Nintendo announced that it will stream a Kirby Air Riders Direct on August 19 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM BST / 3 PM CET, presented by Masahiro Sakurai.
  • After a Partner Showcase in July and an Indie World earlier this month, Nintendo returns to its Direct format with a Kirby Air Riders presentation, the third in a month.
  • According to Nintendo, the livestream will last roughly 45 minutes and offer an in-depth look at the Switch 2 game, surpassing the 17-minute Mario Kart World Direct.
  • Despite only showing a CGI trailer, there's no suggestion the Direct will include any other Switch 2 games beyond Kirby Air Riders, and a release date could be revealed.
  • Later this year, Nintendo expects Kirby Air Riders to launch on Switch 2 after its April reveal during a Nintendo Direct.
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Nintendo Wire broke the news in on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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