Nintendo revealed plans for a Tuesday presentation focused on Kirby Air Riders. The company scheduled the broadcast for August 19, 2025, at 6am Pacific Time. Masahiro Sakurai will direct the 45-minute showcase featuring the Nintendo Switch 2 game. The announcement first appeared on Nintendo Today before spreading across social platforms. Viewers can watch the live stream through YouTube.
The presentation marks Sakurai's return to non-Smash Brothers projects after several years. This upcoming title represents his first Nintendo Switch 2 development effort. Kirby Air Riders serves as a sequel to the 2003 GameCube release Kirby Air Ride. Nintendo plans to launch the game during 2025's remaining months. The Direct will likely reveal an official release date alongside extensive gameplay demonstrations.
The presentation marks Sakurai's return to non-Smash Brothers projects after several years. This upcoming title represents his first Nintendo Switch 2 development effort. Kirby Air Riders serves as a sequel to the 2003 GameCube release Kirby Air Ride. Nintendo plans to launch the game during 2025's remaining months. The Direct will likely reveal an official release date alongside extensive gameplay demonstrations.
