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As the year comes to a close, Nintendo still has a few major titles coming up Switch 2.
One of them, Kirby Air Riders, is scheduled for release on November 20, but you don’t have to wait until then to check out the game. There will be a global online quiz for players interested in the racing game featuring Nintendo’s famous mascot.
The Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride takes place November 8-9 and November 15-16, and spans several 6-hour sessions. Those who participate in the test will be able to check out three courses for free before the game is officially released.
Details about the global testing were revealed last month during Kirby Air Raiders Direct #2. Game director Masahiro Sakurai showed off the new game, a follow-up to the 2003 GameCube game, Kirby Air Ride. Although the new Kirby Air Riders game shares the same feel as Mario Kart, where different characters race around a track on different devices, this game does things differently.
For example, Road Trip mode allows players to compete in challenges and races while learning more about the story of why Kirby and his friends are on this journey. Swap Relay is a new type of race where players swap machines during the race. There is also VS. Boss Mode, where players cooperate to take down big bosses.
Kirby Air Riders features 16 courses for players to race through, and numerous customizations are available for each player’s device.
When does Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride start?
Nintendo planned to hold the global test for Kirby Air Riders over two weekends in November. Each session will only last for 6 hours over the weekend.
Here are the testing days and times:
- November 8 at 12:00 AM PT until 6:00 AM PT
- November 8 at 4:00 PM PT until 10:00 PM PT
- November 9 at 7:00 AM PT until 1:00 PM PT
- November 15 at 12:00 AM PT until 6:00 AM PT
- November 15 at 4:00 PM PT to 10:00 PM PT
- November 16 at 7:00 AM PT until 1:00 PM PT
What will I be able to play during Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride?
During testing, players will have access to three Air Ride courses: Floria Field, Waveflow Waters, and Mount Amberfalls. For those who want to keep the game going among friends, there is the Paddock, which serves as a lounge for matches. The test will limit the number of contestants to 16, but when the game begins, that number will increase to 32.
The test will also have a lessons mode to help you learn how to play the game. City Trial is another mode available during weekends. In City Trial, players wander around the city of Skyah, where they can collect power-ups to improve their machine’s stats or find a new machine to ride.
What do I need to participate in Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Rise?
Those interested in participating in the online quiz will need a Switch 2. The quiz will be available for download on the Nintendo eShop on November 7. Nintendo Switch Online A membership or trial is required for City Trial, while Lesson and Air Rides can be accessed without a Switch Online subscription.
When does Kirby Air Raiders come out?
Nintendo will release Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2 on November 20 for $70.