This week, Nintendo hosted another full Nintendo Direct dedicated to Kirby Air Riders. Masahiro Sakurai shared a wealth of new details about the game, and we also learned about an exciting demo event ahead of its launch in November.
Starting in the middle of next month, 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 today’s Nintendo Direct presentation.
The demo event will consist of six demo periods running from November 8 to November 16, each offering about six hours of playtime. 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 listed in Pacific Time):
– November 8: 12 a.m. – 6 a.m. PT
– November 8: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. PT
– November 9: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT
– November 15: 12 a.m. – 6 a.m. PT
– November 15: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. PT
– November 16: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. PT
Be sure to mark your calendars and take advantage of this opportunity to get a sneak peek at Kirby Air Riders before its official release!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146484/kirby-air-riders-global-test-ride-demo-event-november-2025
