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Nintendo Sets Second Hour-Long Kirby Air Riders Direct for Oct. 23

The creator-led deep dive signals an unusual single-game push before the Switch 2 exclusive launches on November 20.

Overview

  • The presentation streams Thursday at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET on Nintendo’s YouTube and Twitch channels as well as the Nintendo Today app.
  • Director Masahiro Sakurai will host the broadcast, which Nintendo says will run roughly 60 minutes.
  • This is the second dedicated showcase for the game, following an August Direct that ran about 45 minutes and outlined core systems, City Trial, and the roster.
  • Kirby Air Riders is scheduled to release exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on November 20, with VGC reporting a $70 / £60 price.
  • Coverage notes the scale of promotion is notable for a single title, reflecting Nintendo’s pre‑launch focus heading into the holiday window.