Masahiro Sakurai’s racer returns - easy to ride, deep to master.
Kirby Air Riders revives one of Nintendo's most beloved cult classics, with series creator Masahiro Sakurai back in the director's chair. It's a racer built on a simple, brilliant idea: make it effortless to play and surprisingly deep to master.
Your machine accelerates on its own, so you steer, boost, and charge with minimal inputs — anyone can jump in and have fun immediately. Underneath that approachable surface is a game with real skill ceiling, where learning the courses, the machines, and the timing separates the pros from the pack.
Beyond straight races, the Air Ride formula is famous for its free-roaming, item-grabbing party modes where you build up your rider before a big showdown. With a roster of machines and characters and a heavy multiplayer focus, it's tailor-made for game night.
Online multiplayer uses a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Not sure whether you need credit or a membership? Our eShop card vs Switch Online guide clears it up — and you can buy the membership with eShop funds.
Kirby Air Riders is available digitally on the Nintendo eShop. Grab a Nintendo eShop card for instant email delivery and put the funds toward the game. First time? Here's how to redeem an eShop card on Switch.