KADOKAWA released the strategy guide カービィのエアライダー ザ・コンプリートガイド (hereafter, “Kirby Air Riders: The Complete Guide”) for the Nintendo Switch 2 software Kirby Air Riders on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
This book includes strategy information for the Air Ride, Top Ride, City Trial, and Road Trip modes, as well as completionist elements such as the Checklist and Custom Machine Parts.
(Note: This product is only available in Japan. There are currently no translations other than Japanese.)
Strategy Guide “Kirby Air Riders: The Complete Guide” Released!

The strategy guide Kirby Air Riders: The Complete Guide for the Nintendo Switch 2 software Kirby Air Riders has arrived from the Dengeki Strategy Guide brand.
This book consolidates strategy information for the four game modes: Air Ride, Top Ride, City Trial, and Road Trip.
Furthermore, it is a volume that lists all acquisition conditions for collection elements and completionist tasks.
Main Menu Explanation
PR TIMESThis section introduces the various modes playable from the Main Menu in detail.
From the four game modes—Air Ride, Top Ride, City Trial, and Road Trip—to Connected Play, Various Play, and Collection, information for fully enjoying this title is included.
Rider & Machine Explanation
PR TIMESUnlock conditions for all 21 riders and all 28 Air Ride Machines are fully listed.
Rider and machine abilities and performance can be checked via graphs, making their individuality and characteristics clear at a glance.
All 17 Copy Abilities are also covered, and there is no doubt that the breadth of your fighting style will expand greatly with this book.
Air Ride Strategy
PR TIMESAll 18 courses of the Air Ride mode are included.
The locations of special gimmicks that accelerate machines are marked on the course maps, and appearance information for enemy characters with Copy Abilities is also provided.
Points for gaining an edge over rivals are also introduced.
Top Ride Strategy
PR TIMESAll 9 courses of the Top Ride mode are included.
Gimmicks that serve as the deciding factor for speeding up are listed on the course maps, and corners and gimmicks that serve as points for acceleration or overtaking are highlighted.
City Trial Strategy
PR TIMESIn the City Trial mode, you run around the sky to collect power-up items, strengthen your rider and machine, and take on the Stadium.
In addition to information for collecting items in the 40 types of events that occur suddenly, points for winning in each of the 34 types of Stadiums are also explained.
Road Trip Strategy
PR TIMESIn the Road Trip mode, you solve the mysteries of Popstar while clearing objectives for each step.
Recommended machine swaps that allow you to clear objectives and proceed through Boss battles advantageously are also introduced.
Data Explanation
PR TIMESAll 750 variations in total of the Checklist objectives are included.
Methods for obtaining Air Ride Machines, Custom Machine Parts, titles, License Card designs, and more, as well as strategy advice for difficult objectives, are also provided.
The price is 2,750 yen (tax included).
For details, please visit the KADOKAWA “Kirby Air Riders: The Complete Guide” page.
| Product Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | カービィのエアライダー ザ・コンプリートガイド |
| Release Date | Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| Specifications | All color / A5 size / 480 pages |
| Price | 2,750 yen (tax included) |
| Publisher | KADOKAWA Game Linkage |
| Released By | KADOKAWA |