April 2, 2025 (Wednesday) "Kirby's Air Rider" is finally announced! Fans rejoice at the miracle over 22 years, and Masahiro Sakurai's "Shirabakure" (bluffing) trick is also exploded!

Kirby's Air Rider " was finally announced during the "Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 - 2025.4.2" broadcast on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. This is a completely new version of "Kirby's Air Rider," which was originally released for the GameCube in 2003 and is back after a 22-year absence. As soon as the announcement was made, social networking sites were filled with joyful comments such as "I can't stop crying," "Is this really a dream?

After 22 years of waiting, "Kirby's Air Rider" was finally announced!

Kirby's Air Rider" is still loved by many fans as an action racing game with simple controls and deep gameplay. The "City Trial" mode, in which players explore a vast map while powering up to challenge the final race, was uniquely fun and popular. Even after more than 20 years have passed since its release, there are still many who wish for a sequel, and every time a Nintendo Direct is broadcast, there is talk of a "new Air Ride game is coming this time! " every Nintendo Direct broadcast.

This legendary title is finally coming to the "Nintendo Switch2" as a new "Kirby's Air Rider"!

Masahiro Sakurai said, "Whoa, this looks good! "

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Another thing that drew a lot of attention at the same time as the announcement was the "blabbermouth" performance of the game's director, Masahiro Sakurai.

Before the Nintendo Direct broadcast, Mr. Sakurai said in his X message, "I don't know the contents of the announcement. (I don't know what's going to be announced, but I'm looking forward to it! " he posted. However, when "Kirby's Air Rider," for which he is the director, was announced during the "Nintendo Direct," viewers were quick to respond. "You're making it! The post was met with surprise and laughter.

After the broadcast, Sakurai showed a video of "Kirby's Air Rider" and said, "Oh, this looks good! with a nonchalant look on his face. Fans responded, "Don't play dumb! "Liar! But thank you! I'll follow you for the rest of my life! I'll follow you forever!" The post was met with a mixture of scoffs and thanks.

After 22 years, Kirby is running again!

Air Ride" continues to trend on X, with many fans expressing their passion for the game. Not only the fans who have been waiting for this game for a long time, but also those who have never heard of the series are curious as to why it is such a hot topic, and it is attracting new attention.

After 22 years, "Kirby's Air Rider" is finally back, and we can look forward to the day when Kirby will dive back into the racing world with nostalgia and new evolution!