Kirby Air Riders has received a new update for February 2026, providing balancing adjustments for multiple riders, machines, and abilities while also incorporating some extra amiibo figurines. There are also plenty of new bug fixes for Kirby Air Riders, ensuring a smoother gameplay experience for players on Nintendo Switch 2.
The launch of Kirby Air Riders in late November 2025 was met with a generally positive response from the gaming community, with players responding well to the racing game's unique two-button control scheme, variety of flying machines and characters, and customization options that let them kit out their rides for different types of races. It shows positive scores on OpenCritic, with a top critic average of 82 and a perfect 100 Player Rating, marking it as an early success during the Switch 2's first full year on the market.
The cut-off for the Game Awards 2025 nominations means that one of the year's better games was completely ineligible for awards.
While some fans were dismayed when Nintendo announced there would be no more major updates for Kirby Air Riders less than a month after its release, the company promised that it would keep up with game maintenance...
