Kirby Air Riders Online Test Ride event announced

As part of today’s Kirby Air Riders Direct 2 presentation, we’ve now learned that a Global Test Ride event is happening.

If you have a Nintendo Switch 2 system and are a Switch Online member, you’ll be able to try the game for free. Demo event software will be available via the Nintendo eShop.

Three different modes can be played in the Kirby Air Riders Online Test Ride event. These are as follows:

• Lessons: Get to grips with the basic controls and techniques. This mode can also be played offline, even outside of the event timeslots.
• Air Ride: Enjoy thrilling races on three different courses (Floria Fields, Waveflow Waters and Mount Amberfalls) with a variety of riders and machines to choose from. This mode can also be played offline.
• City Trial: Battle it out in Skyah with up to 15 other players online in City Trial. You can also use the paddock to set up a lobby when you can invite friends.

The Kirby Air Riders Online Test Ride event will be playable during the days and times shown above. As for the actual game, that arrives on November 20, 2025. Tons of new footage and details can be found here.