You might have been disappointed to hear Masahira Sakurai proclaim that there is no DLC planned for Kirby Air Riders, but it seems we are still going to get big updates to the game. The new update 1.3.0 includes even more content for the base game.
The first big thing 1.3.0 added was that GameShare is now supported in the game. If you want to play with someone who owns a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, but not the game, you can now share the game with them to play.
1.3.0 also added a Grand Prix game mode. Like other racing games, Grand Prix mode includes multiple racing tracks that adds culminutavely to your score based on your performance in each race. The point is to have the most points by the end of the string of races.
Split-screen co-op is now supported in paddocks and Quick Matches.
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You can now delete individual records for each machine in Personal Best.
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Previously, when swapping to a vacant machine or stealing a machine while your Special could have been triggered in City Trial, your Special gauge would decrease. Now the Special gauge will be maintained, so you will still be able to trigger your Special after swapping to or stealing a machine.
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The lock-on range when swapping to a vacant machine in City Trial has been adjusted.
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In City Trial, you can now tilt the Left Stick down or press the Down Button to discard a Copy Ability without triggering your Special.
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The version is now displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen after crossing the finish line in Time Attack.
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Withdrawing or otherwise disconnecting during an Online Match in a friends-only paddock will no longer subject you to penalties.
Other than these new features, there were also a bunch of balance changes and bug fixes you can find on the Nintendo website.
Kirby Air Riders is available to purchase on Nintendo Switch 2.
Source: Nintendo Support Website
