Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Switch 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube. For instance, pick your rider, pick your machine, and mount up for competition! Thus, take on your rivals in frantic arena battles or fast-paced races on the ground and in the air.

Fast-paced vehicular action

Essentially, use the Boost Charge button to brake and control your turns as your machine automatically fights for top speed. Due to this, fill your Boost Charge Gauge as you drift around the bend and release it to trigger an explosive dash!

Rider Basics in Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Switch 2

• Boost into the fray: Ride and battle with just two buttons. Also, press the Boost Charge button to brake, drift, and fill your Boost Charge Gauge as your machine moves forward automatically. Then, 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.

Riders in Kirby Air Riders

• Kirby: A light and floaty friend to all! This well-balanced hero has no clear weaknesses.
• King Dedede: A heavyweight rider who rules the raceway! Hits hard with his powerful hammer.
• Meta Knight: A shadowy defender who slashes rivals with his sword and slices through the air on dark wings.
• Bandana Waddle Dee: A sturdy rider who builds Boost Charge quickly. His trusty spear stings rivals like a hornet!
• Knuckle Joe: A fierce fighter who jabs at riders that come too close. Charge up fully for a flurry of punches!
• Cappy: The mushroom cap doubles as a protective cushion. Race ahead of rivals before it falls apart!
• Star Man: Excels at airborne maneuvers. Jump for a burst of speed and soar right over your rivals!
• Magolor: A sly spell caster who accelerates a lot after Star Slides. Attack rivals ahead of you with perfect landings!
• Susie: A smug, shiny entrepreneur. Deploys a propeller to take off and float gently through the air.

Machines

• Warp Star: Both drives and glides perfectly well. An easy ride with no clear weaknesses.
• Winged Star: Slow when ground-bound, but soars gracefully whenever it takes flight.
• Wheelie Bike: Races ahead on a single wheel. An interesting design compared to star-type machines.
• Paper Star: Light as paper with impressive flight capabilities. Fragile, but offers excellent acceleration.
• Tank Star: Rushes forward on Boost Dashes. Boost Charges help it tackle turns at a rapid pace.

City Trial of Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Switch 2

Explore Skyah

Zip around the city of Skyah in City Trial: a free-for-all battle for 16 players online or up to 8 players via local wireless. However, you have 5 minutes to collect power-ups and prepare your machine for a Stadium contest.

Power up your machine

Find items scattered all over Skyah to raise your machine’s stats.

Battle in Kirby Air Riders

Clash with rivals in a competition to claim power-ups! Specifically, watch out for opponents looking to thwart you by destroying your machine…

Field Events of Kirby Air Riders

Survive unpredictable Field Events like fearsome boss battles, falling meteors, and more!

Stadium

The final challenge takes place at the Stadium! Hence, the challenge is chosen from one of four randomly selected options. Try and pick one that suits your powered-up machine.

Air Ride

Race to the finish, Drive, fight, and aim to cross the finish line first. Compete against a medley of riders in local and online matches with up to 5 other players.

Top Ride

Change your angle

For a different perspective altogether, try Top Ride, where you view your Rider from a bird’s eye vantage and the entire track is on screen from start to finish.

Online Play in Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Switch 2

• Meet Up in the Paddock: Gather groups of up to 32 players online in the Paddock, a lobby where you can hang out to play matches in City Trial, Air Ride, Top Ride, and more.
• Compete for fun or glory: Drift into a casual game online or dash and tussle for the top in all-out ranked matches.
• Deck out your ride: Create signature look for your machine using a spread of cosmetic options, including accessories , decals, patterns, special effects, and more.
• Trade at the Machine Market: Buy and sell customized machines using Miles: in-game currency you can earn by competing and completing challenges.

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Please note, an internet connection and Nintendo Switch Online may be required to play this game. In addition, you may need to update your hardware via the internet before you can play the game.