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PATCH REPORT
Kirby Air Riders
Ver. 1.3.1
Feb 24, 2026 · Nintendo Support update tracked by Buffs & Bugs
Switch 2
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⚡ 0% better➖ 0% same🐛 0% worse🎮 Switch 2
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What changed for Switch 2
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Switch 2Platform mentioned
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Online
Official note“Skip Navigation My Support Dashboard Accounts & Purchases Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Online Apps & Other Products Service Center How to Update Kirby Air Riders Nintendo Switch 2 Follow these…”
Download / Install
Official note“The update will download and install automatically if the console is connected to the Internet and the Software Auto-Updates setting is enabled on your Nintendo Switch 2 console.”
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PATCH AT A GLANCE
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General
AffectedSwitch 2
Main focusGameplay changes and fixes
- The following amiibo figures are now supported.
- Meta Knight & Shadow Star
- King Dedede & Tank Star
What officially changed
General
The following amiibo figures are now supported.
Meta Knight & Shadow Star
King Dedede & Tank Star
Chef Kawasaki & Hop Star
Balance Adjustments
The performance of certain riders has been adjusted.
Rider name
Adjustment details
King Dedede
Affected modes: City Trial/Air Ride
Increased attack detection for Quick Spin during Special.
Waddle Doo
Affected modes: All modes
Improved Turn performance on the ground.
Gooey
Affected modes: City Trial/Air Ride
Lengthened the amount of time Special is active.
Cappy
Affected modes: City Trial/Air Ride
Lowered Top Speed of Special.
Affected modes: Air Ride/Top Ride
Lowered durability of the mushroom cap.
Affected mode: Top Ride
Lengthened the amount of time it takes for the mushroom cap to come back.
Scarfy
Affected mode: Top Ride
Raised Top Speed in angry state.
Noir Dedede
Affected mode: Top Ride
Lowered Turn performance.
The performance of some machines has been adjusted.
Machine name
Adjustment details
Warp Star
Affected mode: Top Ride
Raised Top Speed on the ground.
Winged Star
Affected mode: Top Ride
Raised Top Speed while gliding.
Machine will now jump higher when going over jump ramps, etc.
Slick Star
Affected mode: Top Ride
Raised Top Speed on the ground.
Bulk Star
Affected mode: Top Ride
Increased charging speed while drifting.
Reduced amount of charge-gauge consumption during Boost Dash.
Swerve Star
Affected modes: City Trial/Air Ride
Increased charging speed.
Strengthened acceleration of Boost Dash.
Turbo Star
Affected modes: All modes
Raised Top Speed on the ground.
Jet Star
Affected modes: City Trial/Air Ride
Weakened acceleration of Boost Dash.
It’s now harder to maintain speed on perfect landings when landing from a course gimmick.
Whe
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