This week, Nintendo held another full Nintendo Direct dedicated to **Kirby Air Riders**, revealing exciting new details about the upcoming game. Masahiro Sakurai shared a wealth of information, including the announcement of a demo event ahead of the game’s launch in November.
Starting in mid-November, just before the official release, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will have the chance to play an early version of *Kirby Air Riders* completely free. The demo event is called the **Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride**, and it was announced on Nintendo’s social media channels following the latest Nintendo Direct presentation.
The Global Test Ride includes six separate demo periods running from November 8 to November 16. Each session offers about six hours of playtime, giving fans plenty of opportunities to experience the game early.
To access and download the demo, all you need is an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
### Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride Demo Schedule (All times in PT):
– **November 8:** 12 a.m. – 6 a.m.
– **November 8:** 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
– **November 9:** 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
– **November 15:** 12 a.m. – 6 a.m.
– **November 15:** 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
– **November 16:** 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Be sure to mark your calendars and take advantage of this exclusive early look at *Kirby Air Riders*!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146484/kirby-air-riders-global-test-ride-demo-event-november-2025
