Alongside the release of the King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo for Kirby Air Riders, Nintendo announced that the Chef Kawasaki + Hop Star amiibo will release on September 3. Pre-orders for the Kirby Air Riders Chef Kawasaki + Hop Star amiibo should be opening at retailers in the coming days.
Kirby Air Riders is the sequel to Kirby Air Ride, the beloved GameCube game that was released in 2003. Masahiro Sakurai returned to direct the title, bringing back many of the modes from the original, in addition to over a dozen playable characters. The fast-paced action is a wild contrast from Mario Kart World, offering a unique experience for Switch 2 players. Kirby Air Riders has sold over 1.87 million copies as of March 31, 2026, and a A recent update added more support for amiibo and balance adjustments for specific riders and their machines
Final Weapon reviewed Kirby Air Riders and gave it a 4.5/5 score, explaining that “Kirby Air Riders is absurdly challenging to get into. The controls are complicated, and the process of unlocking things is a mess. But when you eventually understand the gameplay mechanics, the sheer amount of content, the thrilling races, and the modes like City Trial and Road Trip, will keep you engaged no matter how long you play. Masahiro Sakurai has done it again!”
