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Current · 25–60% of the usual gapMid-cycle. The series is partway through its usual wait between releases.
Cadence3 yrs
Last entry11 mos
Expected~Nov 2028
SentimentIGDB user ratings, oldest to newest
78 (1992) → 90 (2025)
Average 80 across 14 entries
78 (1992) → 90 (2025)
Average 80 across 14 entries
Kirby Air Riders
Latest entry|Released Nov 20, 2025|A little late
Since last release: 3 yrs 8 mos
Previous: Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Typical release: Dec 2024
Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
11 months late
Since this release: 11 mos
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Released Mar 25, 2022|Very late
Since last release: 4 yrs
Previous: Kirby Star Allies
Typical release: May 2020
Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
1 yr 10 mos late
Kirby Star Allies
Released Mar 16, 2018|A little early
Since last release: 1 yr 11 mos
Previous: Kirby: Planet Robobot
Typical release: Aug 2018
Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
5 months early
Kirby: Planet Robobot
Released Apr 28, 2016|On time
Since last release: 2 yrs 4 mos
Previous: Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Typical release: May 2016
Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
On time
Kirby: Triple Deluxe
Released Jan 11, 2014|A little early
Since last release: 2 yrs 3 mos
Previous: Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Typical release: Mar 2014
Usual gap then: 2.5 yrs
2 months early
Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Released Oct 24, 2011|Very early
Since last release: 3 mos
Previous: Kirby Mass Attack
Typical release: Dec 2014
Usual gap then: 3.5 yrs
3 yrs 2 mos early
Kirby Mass Attack
Released Aug 04, 2011|Late
Since last release: 4 yrs 9 mos
Previous: Kirby: Squeak Squad
Typical release: Aug 2009
Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
2 yrs late
Kirby: Squeak Squad
Released Nov 02, 2006|A little early
Since last release: 2 yrs 7 mos
Previous: Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Typical release: Feb 2007
Usual gap then: 2.75 yrs
4 months early
Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
Released Apr 15, 2004|Very late
Since last release: 4 yrs 1 mo
Previous: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Typical release: May 2002
Usual gap then: 2.25 yrs
1 yr 11 mos late
Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Released Mar 24, 2000|A little late
Since last release: 2 yrs 4 mos
Previous: Kirby's Dream Land 3
Typical release: Dec 1999
Usual gap then: 2 yrs
3 months late
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Released Nov 27, 1997|Late
Since last release: 2 yrs 8 mos
Previous: Kirby's Dream Land 2
Typical release: Oct 1996
Usual gap then: 1.5 yrs
1 yr 2 mos late
Kirby
1992 — 2025
Kirby FAQ
- When is the next Kirby game coming out?
- Based on the series' recent rhythm of about 3 years, the next Kirby game is expected around November 2028. The latest entry is Kirby Air Riders (Nov 20, 2025).
- How long is the usual gap between Kirby games?
- Lately, mainline Kirby games arrive about every 3 years. That's an average of the gaps between all 14 entries since 1992, with the most recent gaps counting most.
- What is the latest Kirby game?
- The most recent mainline Kirby game is Kirby Air Riders, released Nov 20, 2025.
- How many mainline Kirby games are there?
- There are 14 mainline Kirby games, from Kirby's Dream Land (1992) to Kirby Air Riders (2025).
Predictions follow the series' own release rhythm. How we track