Kirby Air Riders Release Time and Date

Kirby Air Riders is the next Sakurai-developed Nintendo exclusive that is coming out for the Switch 2 on November 20, 2025 (sorry, Switch 1 owners). This sequel to the underrated GameCube darling might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for the diehard fans out there who cannot wait to get their hands on the new modes (and returning ones), we have info on the exact release time for Kirby Air Riders right here for you. We’ll also answer some burning questions that people may have about the 2025 action/racing hybrid game.

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Kirby Air Riders Release Time In Your Time Zone

If you’re going the digital route and playing Kirby Air Riders via an eShop download on your Switch, the game’s release time will depend on which part of the world you live in. For those who live in the United States, Kirby Air Riders will be available to play on November 20 at 12 am Eastern Standard Time, which is 9 PM Pacific Standard Time.

However, if you live in other regions, such as the UK or Japan, Kirby Air Riders will come out at midnight local time on the 20th. This means that those in the US can take advantage of the time difference and play Kirby Air Riders pretty early if they decide to make a New Zealand or Australian eShop account. You will also need to purchase digital eShop cards set to the country, but it’s not too hard to do if you want to get in ahead of others.

Here’s the rundown on the release timing for Kirby Air Riders for a couple of different locations:

How Big is the File Size for Kirby Air Riders?

Compared to other Switch 2 games, Kirby Air Riders is quite the beast, coming in at almost 22 gigabytes. And just for reference, the recent Pokemon Legends: Z-A‘s Switch 2 version is only 7.7 gigabytes.

What do the Kirby Air Riders Amiibo Look Like and How Much Are They?

The Kirby, Bandana Waddle Dee, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Chef Kawasaki amiibo figures are planned to release at launch for Kirby Air Riders and seem to cost around $50. It’s a high price to pay for an amiibo, but the vehicles for each one can be removed and swapped with other riders, which is a neat touch.

Kirby Air Riders Splitscreen: How Many Players?

If you’re playing at home with friends, you can do split-screen for Kirby Air Riders with up to four players, similar to Mario Kart World.

How Much Does Kirby Air Riders Cost?

Like a lot of other video games these days, Kirby Air Riders retails for $69.99 USD (on the eShop and in physical stores). And in typical Nintendo fashion, there’s no super-ultra-deluxe-premium version that costs an insane amount of money for three days of early access or something.

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Released

November 20, 2025

ESRB

Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence

Publisher(s)

Nintendo

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