Kirby Air Ride Switch 2 Gets Day One Update, Sakurai Confirms
▼ Summary
– There are no current plans for Kirby Air Riders DLC, but a day one update has been confirmed by game director Masahiro Sakurai.
– The day one update will implement some features discussed during the latest broadcast, requiring download for physical version buyers.
– Previous Nintendo games like Mario Kart World have used day one updates to enable online play and activate features.
– The Japanese store page indicates the update is required for internet or local communication play in Kirby Air Riders.
– The broadcast covered new modes, online play, gameplay details, a global test ride demo, and new amiibo reveals.
For those eagerly awaiting the arrival of Kirby Air Ride on the Switch 2, director Masahiro Sakurai has shared important news about a day one update. While downloadable content expansions are not currently in development, players should prepare to download a patch immediately upon release. This update will incorporate several features highlighted during the game’s most recent presentation.
Sakurai specifically mentioned in the broadcast that certain elements discussed would only become available through this initial patch. He advised fans purchasing physical copies to ensure they install the update to access the full experience. This approach mirrors other Nintendo titles, such as Mario Kart World, which have used day one updates to activate online multiplayer and unlock additional functionalities.
A notice on the Japanese eShop listing for Kirby Air Ride reinforces this, stating that update data is required for both internet and local communication play. This confirms that online features and possibly other game aspects depend on the day one download.
Once Nintendo releases the official patch notes with specific details, further information will become available. In the meantime, players who missed the recent broadcast can catch up on all the announcements, which covered new game modes, comprehensive online play details, fresh gameplay insights, a worldwide test ride demo, and the introduction of new amiibo figures. Be ready to connect your console and download the necessary update as soon as you unwrap your copy.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
