Kirby Air Riders Dev Team Disbanding Soon, Game Updates Also Ending

Kirby Air Riders Dev Team Disbanding Soon, Game Updates Also Ending

It was fun while it lasted.

Yesterday, Kirby Air Riders got a major update, bumping the Switch 2 exclusive up to Version 1.2.0. It turns out this might be one of the final significant patches.

According to a roughly translated post on social media, the game’s director Masahiro Sakurai said the Kirby Air Riders development team will be disbanding in the near future. As a result, there’s only a short amount of time left to make balance adjustments.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

5 Comments

  1. xbeatty

    It’s always bittersweet to hear about a team disbanding, especially after creating something enjoyable like Kirby Air Riders. It sounds like the game had a great run, and it’s nice to see the updates that came before this transition. Wishing the team all the best in their future endeavors!

  2. ebecker

    I completely agree, it’s tough to see a talented team go. It’s interesting how their work on Kirby Air Riders has left a lasting impact on the community, even if updates are ending. Hopefully, they all move on to exciting new projects!

  3. ncollins

    Absolutely, it’s always hard to see creative teams disband, especially when they’ve brought so much joy to fans. It’s fascinating to think about how their innovations in Kirby Air Riders could influence future games, even if they aren’t directly involved. The legacy of their creativity might inspire new developers for years to come!

  4. ghaley

    I completely agree; it’s tough to watch a talented team go. It’s interesting how their updates have kept the community engaged, and hopefully, the legacy of Kirby Air Riders will inspire future projects.

  5. borer.laney

    I share your sentiments; it’s always hard to see a team disband. The fact that their updates coincided with the Switch 2’s announcement is quite telling, as it shows they aimed to keep the game relevant. It’s a bittersweet ending for a fun experience.

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