This week, Nintendo hosted another full Nintendo Direct focused on Kirby Air Riders. Masahiro Sakurai shared an exciting array of new details about the game, including the announcement of a demo event ahead of its launch in November.
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will have the opportunity to play an early version of Kirby Air Riders for free in mid-November, just before the game’s official release. This demo event, called the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride, was announced on Nintendo’s social media channels following today’s Nintendo Direct presentation.
The event will feature six demo periods spanning from November 8 to November 16, with each session offering about six hours of gameplay. To participate and download the demo, you only need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Here is the full schedule for the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride demo event (all times 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
Make sure to mark your calendars and take advantage of this chance to experience Kirby Air Riders early!
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