This week, Nintendo hosted another full Nintendo Direct dedicated to *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.
Coming in the middle of next month, just before the game’s release, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers will have the chance to play an early version of *Kirby Air Riders* for free. This special event, called the **Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride**, was announced on social media following today’s Nintendo Direct presentation.
The demo event will feature six different play periods running from November 8 to November 16. Each demo session offers approximately six hours of gameplay, giving players plenty of time to experience the game firsthand.
To participate and download the demo, all you need is an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Here is the full schedule for the **Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride** demo event (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.
Make sure to mark your calendar and get ready to soar with Kirby in this exciting preview before the full game launches!
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