Nintendo will let Switch 2 owners try out Kirby Air Riders in just a little over two weeks, as long as they're Switch Online subscribers. The upcoming sequel--from Kirby and Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai--will have online demo sessions during two different weekends next month: November 8-9 and 15-16.
Called the Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride, the online demo will offer the Air Ride and City Trial modes. Air Ride is traditional racing and "basically Mario Kart," according to Sakurai. There will be three different courses to check out: Floria Fields, Waveflow Waters, and Mount Amberfalls. Meanwhile, City Trial sees players prepping for battle in a hub area in the first phase (gathering power-ups and upgrading your vehicle) and then competing in the second phase.
Nintendo notes that the special demo software for Kirby Air Riders can be downloaded starting November 7. Outside of the online play test times, players can have a go at Lessons in Kirby Air Riders. So basically, practicing at the game is possible before the first play test begins on November 8.
Another detail highlighted for the online demo by Nintendo relates to eShop preorders for Kirby Air Riders. The company states that digital purchasers of the Switch 2 exclusive will get to wear a special hat for the Global Test Ride, but the cosmetic won't be available in the full game.
Sakurai presented an hourlong Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders earlier today. The developer stated that the Switch 2 exclusive won't have DLC, for instance, while also introducing the Road Trip campaign and return of Top Ride. Kirby Air Riders is set to launch November 20.
The Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride times are below:
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Called the Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride, the online demo will offer the Air Ride and City Trial modes. Air Ride is traditional racing and "basically Mario Kart," according to Sakurai. There will be three different courses to check out: Floria Fields, Waveflow Waters, and Mount Amberfalls. Meanwhile, City Trial sees players prepping for battle in a hub area in the first phase (gathering power-ups and upgrading your vehicle) and then competing in the second phase.
Nintendo notes that the special demo software for Kirby Air Riders can be downloaded starting November 7. Outside of the online play test times, players can have a go at Lessons in Kirby Air Riders. So basically, practicing at the game is possible before the first play test begins on November 8.
Another detail highlighted for the online demo by Nintendo relates to eShop preorders for Kirby Air Riders. The company states that digital purchasers of the Switch 2 exclusive will get to wear a special hat for the Global Test Ride, but the cosmetic won't be available in the full game.
Sakurai presented an hourlong Nintendo Direct for Kirby Air Riders earlier today. The developer stated that the Switch 2 exclusive won't have DLC, for instance, while also introducing the Road Trip campaign and return of Top Ride. Kirby Air Riders is set to launch November 20.
The Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride times are below:
- Nov. 8, 12-6 AM PT / 3-9 AM ET
- Nov. 8, 4-10 PM PT / 7 PM - 1 AM ET
- Nov. 9, 7 AM - 1 PM PT / 10 AM - 4 PM ET
- Nov. 15, 12-6 AM PT / 3-9 AM ET
- Nov. 15, 4-10 PM PT / 7 PM - 1 AM ET
- Nov. 16, 7 AM - 1 PM PT / 10 AM - 4 PM ET
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