The development team behind the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive 'Kirby Air Ride' will soon disband. General Director Masahiro Sakurai recently shared this news on his social media, confirming that there are no plans for future downloadable content (DLC).

'Kirby Air Ride' was a collaborative project between Masahiro Sakurai’s freelance firm, Sora, and Bandai Namco Studios. Given the nature of this collaboration, it is standard procedure for the team to disperse once the mission is complete. In short, the news of the team's disbandment signals that the game's development and post-launch support have effectively reached their final stages.

As Director Sakurai previously mentioned during 'Air Ride Direct 2', they will not be establishing a separate production structure for DLC. With the team's dissolution imminent, the developers are focused on taking necessary measures within a short period to finalize the game's balance so that it can be enjoyed for years to come. He requested that players enjoy the finished balance, noting that there may be one more adjustment in the future.

Meanwhile, on December 11, the 1.2.0 version update was released, featuring large-scale balance adjustments and bug fixes. This patch added Amiibo scanning and online play functionality, along with balance tweaks for numerous machines and riders. Nintendo plans to release one more minor patch to address remaining issues, which is expected to be the final update.

The game has received generally positive reviews. While fans expressed some disappointment regarding the lack of new tracks or modes, there is a consensus that endless updates are not essential, and they are satisfied with the game's overall level of polish.