Throughout the latest Nintendo Direct, the corporate introduced that it’s launching new amiibo based mostly on the upcoming Kirby Air Riders. The amiibo will probably be hitting retailer cabinets on the identical day as the sport itself – November 20. Extra amiibo within the line-up are additionally slated for launch down the road.
The amiibo based mostly on Kirby Air Riders are fairly distinctive when in comparison with different amiibo that Nintendo has launched during the last decade. Moderately than simply being figures, the amiibo might be swapped round with one another, plugging into varied automobiles that will probably be out there within the upcoming title. Other than making beauty adjustments, this skill to swap automobiles additionally serves different capabilities.
The automobiles have chips embedded in them to allow them to recognise the amiibo positioned in them. Together with this, Nintendo has additionally confirmed that these amiibo will have the ability to degree up over time as gamers tackle extra challenges and races from Kirby Air Riders.
To kick issues off, two of those amiibo – dubbed Swap Riders – will probably be launched on November 20: Kirby and Bandana Dee. Each of those amiibo will probably be paired with their very own automobiles which will also be swapped round.
Kirby Air Riders is slated for launch on the Nintendo Change 2, and will probably be priced at $69.99. For extra particulars, try our protection detailing a few of its tracks and gameplay mechanics, like automobiles having their very own distinct traits that change up how nicely they fly and management all through a race.