Kirby Air Riders has replaced its cancelled Halloween event with an event using Shadow Star's Revenge rules. The replacement began on November 4, 2026, at 7pm PT, retaining the Halloween participation rewards while resetting Event Points to 0.
Ghost headwear stays, but points restart
The Kirby Air Riders beginner's tips and tricks guide covers the game's controls and boost mechanics.
Why Nintendo cancelled Trick or Treat!
Nintendo apologized again: “We sincerely apologize again for the inconvenience.”
Returning to the races
Kirby Air Riders is a racing adventure built around aerial and ground races, customizable machines, and boost management. Automatic acceleration handles forward movement, while a single Boost Charge button handles braking, turning, and bursts of speed.
Strategic machine selection is another part of its racing formula. The Kirby Air Riders machine unlock guide covers unlocking machines.
