Kirby Air Riders 1.3.0 Update: New Features, Balance Adjustments, and Bug Fixes
Kirby Air Riders players can now access the game's latest update with version 1.3.0, bringing a host of exciting new features and improvements.
New Features:
- Play online with two players on the same system in quick matches and paddocks.
- Scan amiibo in the paddock and race with figure players (FPs).
- Try out courses solo in Online Matches during matchmaking.
- Seek playback position when playing a video from Movie Replay under Spectate in the Connect menu.
- Replay videos will now play on the monitor in the paddock.
- Select Local Play through Online Match in each mode when you're offline.
- Set Featured Player to Auto, even when the Replay playback setting is Full.
- Display the version number in the lower-right corner of the screen when bringing up the pause menu in Free Run and Time Attack.
Balance Adjustments:
- Adjusted rider performance, including HP, Defense, and special abilities.
- Balanced machine performance across various types and modes.
- Specific adjustments for Star, Tank, Bike, Chariot, Warp Star, Winged Star, Shadow Star, Slick Star, Formula Star, Bulk Star, Rocket Star, Turbo Star, Jet Star, Rex Wheelie, Vampire Star, Battle Chariot, Tank Star, Bull Tank, and Transform Star machines.
Bug Fixes:
- Improved online communication stability.
- Fixed timer progression issues in Air Ride and Top Ride Free Run mode.
- Addressed lower-than-expected event appearance rates.
- Reflected My Music settings in City Trial Ranked Match and Quick Match.
- Displayed purchased machines in City Trial offline.
- Fixed Checklist tab completion issues and ensured proper counting of conditions.
- Counted Online Match defeats towards City Trial checklist tasks.
- Prevented unexpected platform landings in Online Matches.
- Fixed terrain slipping and unusual gliding issues with Quick Spin.
- Ensured Copy Abilities drop as expected.
- Enabled replay data upload after quick course completion or early retirement.
- Kept machines close to riders after destruction.
- Advanced Road Trip challenges without issues.
- Reflected offline handicap settings in Online Matches.
- Prevented errors when transitioning to Rivals in the Collection menu.
- Displayed Gigantes in Online Matches after disconnection.
- Fixed lap lag on the Crystal Top Ride course.
- Prevented purchased machines from disappearing.
- Fixed wall-through issues in Dustup Derby 2 Stadium event.
Known Issues:
- An error occurs when opening the Gummies screen in the Collection menu with a specific number of Gummies (8,285-8,626).
- Completion marks may disappear after transitioning to another screen, preventing reward receipt.
These bugs are planned for future updates. Apologies for any inconvenience.
For previous balance adjustments, refer to the 1.2.0 update patch notes: https://nintendoeverything.com/kirby-air-riders-1-2-0-update-out-now-patch-notes-tons-of-balance-adjustments-and-more/
