Nintendo has outlined upcoming fixes for Kirby Air Riders after confirming a pair of gameplay issues that have affected players since launch. The company shared the details on its official Twitter and X channels, acknowledging concerns related to event frequency in City Trial and timer behavior in Free Run mode. While the problems do not impact all play sessions, they have been consistent enough for Nintendo to prepare an update intended to stabilize the experience. The publisher also expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to players.
According to Nintendo, “We have confirmed the following issues in Kirby Air Riders.” The first involves the City Trial event known as “Fierce Bird Dyna Blade Descends!!” which is the English label for the event listed in Japanese as “Kai-cho Dainabureido Hirai!!”. The publisher stated that “The frequency of the City Trial event, ‘Fierce Bird Dyna Blade Descends!!’ (Kai-cho Dainabureido Hirai!!), is sometimes lower than intended.” This issue can affect the variety and rhythm of City Trial sessions, especially for players who expect the event to appear with regularity during standard play.
Nintendo also confirmed a second problem relating to extended play sessions. The company noted that “The timer’s progression can become erratic when playing in Free Run mode for an extended period.” This can create uncertainty for players who rely on the mode for practice or exploration, as the timer may not behave as designed after the game has been running for a long time. Although the issue is limited in scope, it has been noticeable enough for players to raise concerns.
In the same communication, Nintendo stated, “We are currently working on a fix and plan to distribute an update soon to address these points. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”
Kirby Air Riders launched exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 20, 2025. The title serves as a sequel to the GameCube release Kirby Air Ride and continues the series’ focus on fast action racing across multiple modes. It features characters riding various Air Ride Machines and includes Air Ride, Top Ride, and City Trial modes.
