Kirby Air Riders
Kirby Air Riders
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Sora Ltd. and Bandai Namco Studios

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Kirby Air Riders

The biggest reveal from the trailer, and the game’s defining new mechanic, is the “Air Ride Engine System” (ARES).

This is not just a simple sequel. While it retains the beloved floating and copying abilities, Kirby’s iconic star ride—the Warp Star—has been customized and upgraded! Throughout the vibrant courses of Planet Popstar, players will discover and swap out modular “Engine Cores” that drastically change the handling, top speed, weight, and special abilities of their ride.

The trailer showcased three core types:

  1. Wheel Core: Transforms the Warp Star into a ground-hugging, drift-focused vehicle (similar to the classic Wheelie Bike from Air Ride). Perfect for tight, technical tracks.
  2. Jet Core: Unlocks sustained flight and incredible top speed, turning races into high-altitude battles. However, it sacrifices handling and is vulnerable to attacks while airborne.
  3. Tread Core: A heavier, tank-like mode that can plow through obstacles and opponents without losing speed but is much less agile.

The game’s deep customization comes from mixing these cores with different “Copy Ability Frames”—meaning a Fire Wheel Core will leave trails of flames on the track, while a Sword Jet Core can perform aerial dive attacks.

 

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  1. https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-2-games/Kirby-Air-Riders-2785805.html?srsltid=AfmBOoogjP5sxOcPCi2eNphT2jSRIqy32mECDGCCz2AJxPo-8ACB2Pew
  2. https://www.romsgames.net/gamecube-rom-kirby-air-ride/
  3. https://romsfun.com/download/kirby-air-ride-27754

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Developer Description

The announcement of Kirby Air Riders came with thrilling news for fans of the original: the game is being developed by a strategic collaboration between two powerhouse studios, ensuring it honors its legacy while delivering a modern polish.

  • Lead Development: HAL Laboratory, Inc. The iconic, original creators of Kirby and the Kirby Air Ridegame are back at the helm. Their involvement guarantees that the core spirit, charm, and straightforward fun of the concept remain intact. Key veterans from the original team, including Shinya Kumazaki (current HAL Laboratory lead director and key figure on the Kirby and the Forgotten Land team), are supervising the project to ensure it feels like a true, authentic Kirby experience.
  • Co-Development: Monster Games This is the detail that has racing game enthusiasts particularly excited. Square Enix has brought on Monster Games, the acclaimed studio behind the technical excellence of Xenoblade Chronicles X‘s Skell mechanics and the fantastic Donkey Kong Country Returnsport for the 3DS. Most importantly, they are the developers behind the critically adored Excitebike 64Excite Truck, and Excitebots, making them absolute masters of arcade-style racing physics and over-the-top action. Their expertise is directly responsible for the buttery-smooth 60fps gameplay, the sense of incredible speed, and the satisfying weight and drift mechanics shown in the trailer.

This partnership—HAL Laboratory’s unwavering dedication to Kirby’s identity combined with Monster Games’ proven mastery of arcade racing—is a dream team scenario. It signals that this is not a cheap cash-in but a passionate project built by developers who deeply understand both the source material and the genre.

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