The Kirby Air Riders Direct will stream live on Aug. 19, starting at 9 a.m. EDT/6 a.m. PDT. Though its 45-minute length may seem unusual, it's because game director Masahiro Sakurai himself will be present to give Kirby fans an in-depth clinic on what Air Riders is bringing to the table, gameplay-wise.

During the Nintendo Direct livestream, Masahiro Sakurai revealed how and why the idea for a new Kirby Air Riders game came after so many years.

Nintendo held two online presentations and Directs last month, Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and an Indie World presentation. This month's show will focus on one of the company's more obscure superstars: Kirby. It's been awhile since the we got a brand new game focused on the pink puff.

Masahiro Sakurai revealed during the Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Direct that Bandai Namco and his own studio worked in tandem on the game.

Nintendo has confirmed that its new Switch 2 racer Kirby Air Riders will release on November 20, 2025.

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Nintendo announced a 45-minute Kirby Air Riders Direct for tomorrow, hosted by game director Masahiro Sakurai, which means the length shouldn't be a surprise.

Nintendo has outlined everything that Masahiro Sakurai covered in today's Nintendo Direct, which was dedicated to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive