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Kirby Air Riders update 1.3.1 is now available on Nintendo Switch 2, introducing support for additional amiibo figures alongside extensive rider, machine, and Copy Ability balance adjustments. The patch refines performance across City Trial, Air Ride, and Top Ride modes, with numerous changes targeting Top Speed, Boost Dash behavior, gliding performance, and durability values.
Beyond balance updates, Version 1.3.1 improves online stability and resolves a wide range of gameplay and Checklist related issues. Several progression blockers and scoring inconsistencies have been corrected, though players should note that certain replay data from earlier versions may not be compatible.
Kirby Air Riders – Version 1.3.1
Released: February 24, 2026
General
- Added support for the following amiibo figures
- Meta Knight and Shadow Star
- King Dedede and Tank Star
- Chef Kawasaki and Hop Star
Balance Adjustments
Rider Adjustments
- King Dedede
- Increased attack detection for Quick Spin during Special in City Trial and Air Ride
- Waddle Doo
- Improved ground Turn performance in all modes
- Gooey
- Lengthened Special duration in City Trial and Air Ride
- Cappy
- Lowered Special Top Speed in City Trial and Air Ride
- Lowered mushroom cap durability in Air Ride and Top Ride
- Increased recovery time for mushroom cap in Top Ride
- Scarfy
- Raised Top Speed in angry state in Top Ride
- Noir Dedede
- Lowered Turn performance in Top Ride
Machine Adjustments
- Warp Star
- Raised ground Top Speed in Top Ride
- Winged Star
- Raised gliding Top Speed in Top Ride
- Increased jump height over ramps
- Slick Star
- Raised ground Top Speed in Top Ride
- Bulk Star
- Increased drift charge speed in Top Ride
- Reduced Boost Dash charge consumption
- Swerve Star
- Increased charging speed and strengthened Boost Dash acceleration in City Trial and Air Ride
- Turbo Star
- Raised ground Top Speed in all modes
- Jet Star
- Weakened Boost Dash acceleration in City Trial and Air Ride
- Reduced ability to maintain speed on perfect landings
- Wheelie Bike
- Raised ground Top Speed and jump height in Top Ride
- Rex Wheelie
- Strengthened jump ramp acceleration in all modes
- Raised Top Speed in City Trial and Air Ride
- Reduced wall impact deceleration in Top Ride
- Wheelie Scooter
- Lowered ground Top Speed in Top Ride
- Hop Star
- Improved speed retention on perfect landings in City Trial and Air Ride
- Raised Top Speed in Top Ride
- Vampire Star
- Raised gliding Top Speed in City Trial and Air Ride
- Reduced rival reaction when preyed upon in Top Ride
- Paper Star
- Raised gliding Top Speed and acceleration in Top Ride
- Chariot and Battle Chariot
- Raised ground Top Speed and jump height in Top Ride
- Tank Star
- Raised ground Top Speed and reduced Boost Charge deceleration in Top Ride
- Transform Star
- Raised ground Top Speed in Top Ride
- Raised gliding Top Speed in Star mode
- Increased jump height in Bike mode
Copy Ability Adjustments
- Wheel
- Raised ground Top Speed and improved drifting Turn performance in Top Ride
- Steel Ball
- Raised ground Top Speed and reduced drift deceleration in Top Ride
- Missile
- Raised ground Top Speed in Top Ride
Bug Fixes
Online and Stability
- Improved communication stability during online play
- Initialized High Score reference values to prevent invalid records
- Online High Score search results temporarily unavailable until new records are set
Checklist and Progression
- Fixed incorrect event, machine, and rider count tracking in the Checklist
- Restored reward eligibility for completing Air Ride, Top Ride, City Trial, and Road Trip tasks
- Fixed online task tracking for Kaboombs challenge
- Fixed issue preventing Free Run Best Run data from loading across modes
Gameplay and Courses
- Fixed duplicate legendary machine parts appearing in City Trial online
- Fixed off course issues on Cyberion Highway
- Fixed grind rail Quick Spin interaction preventing Special from ending
- Fixed abnormal speed issue on Crystalline Fissure with Drill Copy Ability
- Prevented Taranza from producing spider silk while frozen
- Fixed Transform Star acceleration issue after Boost Dash mode switch
- Fixed multiple out of alignment ramp effects on Checker Knights
- Fixed issues with Copy Abilities after Scarfy angry state
UI and Miscellaneous
- Fixed incorrect My Machines thumbnails
- Fixed headwear not displaying when riders randomized in Local Play
- Fixed Spectate High Score reference issue
- Fixed Top Ride Series progression issue when randomizing course
- Made additional miscellaneous gameplay fixes
Replay Compatibility Notice
- Version 1.3.1 may not be compatible with replays from Version 1.3.0
- Version 1.3.1 is not compatible with replays from Version 1.2.0 or earlier
- Players can convert replays to video files before updating using the Record option in Cached Data and Data Replay
- A microSD Express card is required for this function
Kirby Air Riders launched on November 20, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2. Version 1.3.1 released on February 24, 2026.
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