Kirby Air Riders Global Playtest Download Now Available, Here’s The Full Schedule

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As we shared before, the free playtest for Kirby Air Riders begins November 8th! You can download the test version, called Global Test Ride, for Nintendo Switch 2 right away.

You can find a free demo of Kirby Air Riders on the Nintendo eShop called the Global Test Ride. To play online, you’ll need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. This demo lets you try out the fast-paced Air Ride and City Trial modes, and includes a couple of tracks to race on. Here’s the schedule for when you can play.

Full Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride Schedule

First Weekend:

  • November 8, from 12-6 AM PT / 3-9 AM ET
  • November 8, 4-10 PM PT / 7 PM – 1 AM ET
  • November 9, 7 AM – 1 PM PT / 10 AM – 4 PM ET

Second Weekend:

  • November 15, 12-6 AM PT / 3-9 AM ET
  • November 15, 4-10 PM PT / 7 PM – 1 AM ET
  • November 16, 7 AM – 1 PM PT / 10 AM – 4 PM ET

Air Ride is a fast-paced race where you compete against five other players, trying to knock them off course and collect stars from their trails to boost your speed. It’s a simpler, more direct racing experience. City Trial, on the other hand, is a chaotic online battle with up to 16 players. You’ll grab power-ups, avoid obstacles like falling meteors, fight challenging bosses, and compete against other players in arena-style events.

After a 20-year hiatus, director Masahiro Sakurai announced Kirby Air Riders in August 2025, describing it as very similar to Mario Kart. If you enjoy Mario Kart, you’ll likely enjoy this new racing game. Sakurai also confirmed that there won’t be any downloadable content released for it, stating that the game will launch with everything included.

Kirby Air Riders hits Nintendo Switch 2 on November 20.

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2025-11-07 22:11