Masahiro Sakurai provided an update on Kirby Air Riders, celebrating the 22nd anniversary of the original Kirby Air Ride and stating that the new game is shaping up to be great.
Sakurai paid tribute to Satoru Iwata on the 10th anniversary of his passing and reflected on their age difference, mentioning his dedication to working on Kirby Air Riders.
Kirby Air Riders was announced during Switch 2 Direct and is set to release in 2025, with no further details revealed. Sakurai also paid tribute to Iwata in one of his final YouTube videos.
The news of Kirby Air Riders' update, along with Sakurai honoring Iwata, generated excitement among fans. Some fans expressed anticipation for the game's release, while others remembered Iwata's legacy and impact on Nintendo.