Kirby Air Riders on Switch 2: file size, cartridge and performance
Kirby Air Riders is Nintendo's racing game for Switch 2, released on November 20, 2025, at $69.99. As a Nintendo release, the physical version has the full game on the cartridge, and the digital version needs 21.9 GB. It runs at 60 FPS with a dynamic resolution between 1080p and 1152p on the TV and between 720p and 1080p in handheld mode, usually around 900p; the frame rate drops more in City Trial and in multiplayer. It is built for groups: up to 4 players on one console, up to 8 over local wireless and up to 16 online.
Last checked November 2, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (current) | 21.9 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Full game on cartridgesource |
| Type | Native Switch 2 game |
| TV mode | 1080p–1152p (dynamic) · 60 FPSsource |
| Handheld mode | 720p–1080p (dynamic, usually 900p) · 60 FPSsource |
| Performance note | Frame rate drops more in City Trial and multiplayer. |
| US eShop price | $69.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 4 players on one console · 8 over local wireless · 16 online |
| Languages (14) | Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release date | November 20, 2025 |
Questions
How big is Kirby Air Riders on Switch 2?
Kirby Air Riders needs 21.9 GB of storage. That is about 9% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Kirby Air Riders a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Kirby Air Riders has the full game on the cartridge, so you can play it without downloading the game first.
Does Kirby Air Riders run at 60 FPS on Switch 2?
Yes. Kirby Air Riders targets 60 FPS in TV mode at 1080p–1152p (dynamic); 60 FPS in Handheld mode at 720p–1080p (dynamic, usually 900p). Frame rate drops more in City Trial and multiplayer.