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

Nintendo has confirmed the next wave of Kirby Air Riders amiibo, with the Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star figure scheduled for release on September 3, 2026. The announcement, posted on Nintendo's official Japanese website, expands the amiibo lineup tied to the Kirby Air Riders release for the Nintendo Switch 2. King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo released today and are already available for the Switch 2 title. Nintendo also says a new in-game City Trial event will run next week, offering players a team-based battle scenario themed around King Dedede. Release details and product features According to the translated description on Nintendo's Japanese site, the Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo includes a movable thruster feature on the vehicle accessory. Pre-orders for the amiibo are live now on Nintendo's Japanese website. Nintendo has indicated additional amiibo will follow later, including planned Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra figures. New City Trial event explained Nintendo provided a rough translation of the upcoming event briefing. In journalistic terms, the City Trial event will pit players against the Dedede King Legion in team battles. Participants will be matched with other players and must cooperate to prevent King Dedede from powering up while he is protected by Waddle Dee and allied characters. Nintendo lists the City Trial as a limited-time in-game activity tied to the amiibo rollout. What this means for fans and collectors The expansion of the Kirby Air Riders amiibo line continues Nintendo's broader strategy of pairing physical figures with in-game content to drive engagement and sales around major releases. With pre-orders already available in Japan and the King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo now out, collectors and fans of the franchise can expect further availability updates from Nintendo for other regions. We will provide updates when Nintendo confirms local release dates and additional product details for the Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star amiibo and the remaining planned figures.