Nintendo has announced a replacement event for Kirby Air Riders following the cancellation of the game's planned Halloween event.
The new event, titled Shadow Star’s Revenge, begins tomorrow and preserves the original participation rewards, including the Ghost headwear.
The replacement runs until November 9, 2026.
Background and timeline
Nintendo initially canceled the Halloween event after players experienced significant issues during the live event, with reports of unstable behavior and instances where action could freeze.
After cancelling, the company issued an apology to affected players.
In its latest communication, Nintendo reiterated its regret for the disruption and the inconvenience caused to the community.
Event mechanics and player progression
As part of the transition to Shadow Star’s Revenge, all Event Points will be reset to zero.
To help players recover progress and claim rewards, Nintendo has increased the number of points awarded per match above the normal rate for the duration of the replacement event.
Participation rewards will remain unchanged from those originally planned for the Halloween event; the Ghost headwear continues to be listed among the unlockable items.
Developer and platform context
Kirby Air Riders is part of Nintendo’s ongoing live-service and seasonal event support for its titles.
HAL Laboratory, the long-standing developer behind the Kirby franchise, has historically collaborated with Nintendo on series entries.
Nintendo has used similar short-term replacement events in the past to maintain player engagement while resolving technical problems.
What players should know
- Shadow Star’s Revenge starts tomorrow and runs through November 9, 2026.
- All Event Points are reset to 0; points-per-match have been temporarily increased to ease progression.
- Participation rewards remain unchanged, including the Ghost headwear.
- Nintendo has apologized again for the inconvenience and disruption caused by the earlier cancellation.
Looking ahead
Nintendo also confirmed that more Kirby content is on the horizon: Kirby and the World Beyond is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Players seeking official updates on the Shadow Star’s Revenge event or further patch notes should monitor Nintendo’s official channels and the Nintendo eShop announcements for their region.
The new event, titled Shadow Star’s Revenge, begins tomorrow and preserves the original participation rewards, including the Ghost headwear.
The replacement runs until November 9, 2026.
Background and timeline
Nintendo initially canceled the Halloween event after players experienced significant issues during the live event, with reports of unstable behavior and instances where action could freeze.
After cancelling, the company issued an apology to affected players.
In its latest communication, Nintendo reiterated its regret for the disruption and the inconvenience caused to the community.
Event mechanics and player progression
As part of the transition to Shadow Star’s Revenge, all Event Points will be reset to zero.
To help players recover progress and claim rewards, Nintendo has increased the number of points awarded per match above the normal rate for the duration of the replacement event.
Participation rewards will remain unchanged from those originally planned for the Halloween event; the Ghost headwear continues to be listed among the unlockable items.
Developer and platform context
Kirby Air Riders is part of Nintendo’s ongoing live-service and seasonal event support for its titles.
HAL Laboratory, the long-standing developer behind the Kirby franchise, has historically collaborated with Nintendo on series entries.
Nintendo has used similar short-term replacement events in the past to maintain player engagement while resolving technical problems.
What players should know
- Shadow Star’s Revenge starts tomorrow and runs through November 9, 2026.
- All Event Points are reset to 0; points-per-match have been temporarily increased to ease progression.
- Participation rewards remain unchanged, including the Ghost headwear.
- Nintendo has apologized again for the inconvenience and disruption caused by the earlier cancellation.
Looking ahead
Nintendo also confirmed that more Kirby content is on the horizon: Kirby and the World Beyond is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Players seeking official updates on the Shadow Star’s Revenge event or further patch notes should monitor Nintendo’s official channels and the Nintendo eShop announcements for their region.
