Kirby Air Riders Developed by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Team: Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd. Lead the Project

Kirby Air Riders Developed by Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate Team: Bandai Namco and Sora Ltd.

Collaborate In one of the most anticipated announcements from the latest Nintendo Direct, it has been officially confirmed that Kirby Air Riders will be developed by the same talented team responsible for the smash-hit Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate.

This upcoming entry in the beloved Kirby franchise is a collaborative effort between Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd., once again uniting the creative forces that delivered one of Nintendo Switch’s best-selling and critically acclaimed titles. Bandai Namco Studios, known for its expertise in high-profile game development and recognized for overseeing much of the production on Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, joins hands with Sora Ltd., the development studio founded by renowned game director Masahiro Sakurai.

Sora Ltd.

directs Kirby Air Riders, ensuring that the game benefits from both companies’ track records in delivering innovative gameplay and polished experiences.

These studios previously collaborated successfully on Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, which has sold over 32 million copies worldwide since its December 2018 launch and remains a staple of the Nintendo Switch lineup. During the recent Kirby Air Riders Direct, Masahiro Sakurai emphasized the significance of reuniting these two highly respected development teams for this new project.

In a clear statement, Sakurai pointed out the shared vision and technical prowess of Bandai Namco Studios and Sora Ltd., highlighting that their established working relationship would allow them to bring exceptional quality to Kirby Air Riders.

According to Sakurai, both teams are committed to pushing the boundaries of what fans can expect from a Kirby racing experience on the Nintendo Switch. As has been tradition with entries in the Kirby franchise, Nintendo will take on publishing duties for Kirby Air Riders, ensuring a coordinated worldwide launch and distribution through the Nintendo eShop and retail channels.

The announcement reinforces Nintendo’s strategy of leveraging its top development partners for marquee releases on the Nintendo Switch platform. Fans of both Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate and the Kirby series have reason to be excited, as Kirby Air Riders’ development pedigree suggests a blend of competitive edge and accessibility.

With Bandai Namco Studios’ technical expertise and Sora Ltd.’s game design vision, the franchise’s latest outing aims to appeal to both longtime fans and newcomers alike. The collaboration between these development powerhouses not only builds on their past successes but also promises to set a new standard for Kirby’s adventures.

Stay tuned to Nintendo Direct and official Nintendo channels for updates on Kirby Air Riders’ release date, new gameplay features, and further coverage as development progresses.

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