Kirby Air Riders amiibo: Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star Release Date Confirmed for September 3, 2026

Nintendo has confirmed a release date for the next entry in its Kirby Air Riders amiibo line: the Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo will be available September 3, 2026. The announcement, posted to Nintendo’s official Twitter account on July 2, 2026, follows the launch of the King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo earlier the same day. Background and context The Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star figure is the fifth entry in the Kirby Air Riders amiibo series. amiibo figures are hardware peripherals produced by Nintendo that use NFC to interact with compatible systems, including the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has used amiibo across multiple Kirby titles to unlock in-game content and cosmetic features; for this Kirby Air Riders line, Nintendo confirms players can mix and match Rider and Machine combinations when they own the relevant amiibo. Rewritten statement from Nintendo In a brief announcement on July 2, 2026, Nintendo stated that the King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo is available today, and that the Cook (Chef) Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo will launch on September 3, 2026. The company’s message also indicated the continuation of the Kirby Air Riders amiibo program with additional planned figures. What’s confirmed - Release date: Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo — September 3, 2026. - Current availability: King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo — released July 2, 2026 and available to purchase now. - Series placement: Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star is identified as the fifth Kirby Air Riders amiibo. - Functionality: As with prior entries, these amiibo allow players to combine Rider and Machine elements for new combinations within supported titles. Planned future releases Nintendo also lists two more upcoming Kirby Air Riders amiibo: Sword Kirby & Dragoon, and Noir Dedede & Hydra. Those figures are described as planned and Nintendo has not published release dates for them at this time. Where to buy and compatibility amiibo figures typically interact with Nintendo Switch and other NFC-capable Nintendo hardware. Consumers should check Nintendo’s official store, major retailers, and official announcements for preorders and regional availability. For digital details tied to compatible games, Nintendo’s eShop and official product pages remain primary sources. We will update coverage when Nintendo provides further release windows, preorder information, or regional availability details for the remaining Kirby Air Riders amiibo.