This week, Nintendo hosted another full Nintendo Direct dedicated to Kirby Air Riders. Masahiro Sakurai shared exciting new details about the game, and fans also learned there will be a special demo event ahead of its launch in November.
Starting in mid-November, just before the game’s release, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will have the chance to play an early version of Kirby Air Riders for free. Nintendo announced the “Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride” demo event on social media following the Nintendo Direct presentation.
The demo event will feature six play periods running from November 8 to November 16. Each session will offer approximately six hours of gameplay. To participate and download the demo, all you need is an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Here is the full schedule for the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride demo event (all times in PT):
– November 8: 12 a.m. – 6 a.m.
– November 8: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
– November 9: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
– November 15: 12 a.m. – 6 a.m.
– November 15: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
– November 16: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Be sure to mark your calendar and take advantage of this opportunity to experience Kirby Air Riders ahead of its official launch!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146484/kirby-air-riders-global-test-ride-demo-event-november-2025
