Nintendo has updated the Kirby Air Riders Global Test Ride demo client to Version 1.0.1. This update fixes a number of issues which were present during the demo and should make for a smoother online experience. There are still time slots for you to try out the game and it is available at the following dates and times 11/15: 12am – 6am PT, 11/15: 4pm – 10pm PT, 11/16: 7am – 1pm PT. Check out the patch notes down below.
Latest update: Ver. 1.0.1 (Released November 13, 2025)
Addressed the following:
- Improved communication stability during online play.
- Fixed an issue where City Trial matching sometimes did not successfully connect after a long period of time.
- Fixed an issue where City Trial matches would sometimes not start properly.
- Fixed an issue where other players’ games might not progress, such as a player experiencing a communication error in a paddock.
- Made several other miscellaneous gameplay fixes.
This game is so peak. I can’t wait to pick it up. Might actually be my GOTY just from what I played over the 1st weekend