Nintendo is giving Kirby fans another reason to wake up early. The company announced a second Kirby Air Riders Direct set for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6 a.m. PT (9 a.m. ET). The presentation will run for an hour and promises a deeper look at the pink puffball’s upcoming racer before it launches on November 20.

The first Direct gave fans a 45-minute preview of the game’s core mechanics, showing off air-riding vehicles, returning characters like Meta Knight and King Dedede, and a slick new control setup. This follow-up is expected to dig into the details—new tracks, character reveals, and maybe even a story mode.

Nintendo has been leaning hard into longer, standalone showcases lately, and this one sounds like a big deal. An hour dedicated to a single title usually means new footage, behind-the-scenes looks, and announcements that didn’t make it into the original reveal. With Masahiro Sakurai back at the helm, the anticipation is high for how the team is expanding on what made the GameCube original a cult favorite.

Fans can likely expect updates on multiplayer support, online racing, and customization options for different Air Ride machines. Rumors also suggest the Direct will include new gameplay modes and a closer look at the game’s performance on the Switch 2.

If the original Kirby Air Ride was about simple, fast fun, this new entry looks ready to bring that same charm into a new generation—only faster, brighter, and with plenty more to show off.