Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride updated to version 1.0.1, patch notes

Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride has been updated to version 1.0.1. Nintendo Switch 2 users should be seeing the software update roll out now.

Nintendo has asked players to download the update before participating in the next online test. You can see the upcoming online sessions held in the graphic above.

You can see the full list of patches below:

Kirby Air Riders: Global Test Ride 1.0.1 update patch notes

We’ve made some fixes to improve the stability of online play.

• Fixed an issue where City Trial matchmaking could take a long time to complete.
• Fixed an issue where a match would not start properly after matching in City Trial.
• Fixed an issue in which, if a player experienced a communication error in the Paddock, other players’ games would not progress.
• Additionally, we have fixed some issues to make the game more enjoyable.

In addition, Nintendo has also included this disclaimer:

Some issues that occur during matchmaking or online play may not be resolved with this update.

If the match does not start after waiting for more than 90 seconds on the matching screen, try exiting the matching screen, or if you cannot exit, try restarting the software.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Kirby Air Riders is revving its way towards Nintendo Switch 2 for a November 20, 2025 release. You can see more of our coverage surrounding the title here.