Get ready for Kirby Air Riders, the next game from the creator of Super Smash Bros., coming to the new Switch 2 on November 20, 2025 (unfortunately, it won’t be available on the original Switch). This follow-up to a beloved GameCube title might not appeal to everyone, but if you’re a dedicated fan eager to experience the new and returning game modes, we have the precise release time for you. We’ll also address some common questions about this exciting 2025 action-racing game.
Kirby Air Riders Release Time In Your Time Zone
If you’re downloading Kirby Air Riders from the eShop on your Nintendo Switch, the game will become available at different times depending on your location. In the United States, you can start playing on November 20th at midnight Eastern Time (9 PM Pacific Time).
If you’re in regions like the UK or Japan, Kirby Air Riders will be available at midnight local time on the 20th. For players in the US, there’s a way to play the game even earlier: by creating an eShop account for New Zealand or Australia. You’ll need to purchase digital eShop cards for those regions, but it’s a relatively simple process if you want to start playing before everyone else.
Here’s the rundown on the release timing for Kirby Air Riders for a couple of different locations:
| Kirby Air Riders Release Time |
|---|
| 9 PM PT (Los Angeles) – Wednesday, November 19 |
| 10 PM MT (Denver) – Wednesday, November 19 |
| 11 PM CT (Chicago) – Wednesday, November 19 |
| 12 AM ET (NYC) – Thursday, November 20 |
| 12 AM BST (London) – Thursday, November 20 |
| 12 CEST (Berlin) – Thursday, November 20 |
| 12 AM NZST (Auckland) – Thursday, November 20 |
How Big is the File Size for Kirby Air Riders?
Compared to other games on the Switch 2, Kirby Air Riders is surprisingly large, taking up almost 22 gigabytes of storage. To put that in perspective, the Switch 2 version of the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A is only 7.7 gigabytes.
What do the Kirby Air Riders Amiibo Look Like and How Much Are They?
New amiibo figures of Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Chef Kawasaki will be available when Kirby Air Riders launches, and they’re expected to cost about $50 each. While that’s a bit expensive for an amiibo, each figure comes with a vehicle that can be detached and used with other riders, which is a cool feature.
Kirby Air Riders Splitscreen: How Many Players?
You can play Kirby Air Ride with up to four players on a single screen, just like Mario Kart World.
How Much Does Kirby Air Riders Cost?
Similar to many modern video games, Kirby Air Ride costs $69.99. Thankfully, Nintendo hasn’t released an expensive “premium” version just to get a few days of early playtime.
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2025-11-18 20:04