Nintendo Cancels Kirby Air Riders Halloween Event
Nintendo has announced the cancellation of this year’s Halloween event for Kirby Air Riders because performance problems could not be quickly fixed, Nintendo Life spotted. The 10‑month‑old racer was set to receive ghost hats and other fall decorations, but the update caused the game to freeze repeatedly, making it unplayable on the Switch 2.
The issue was reported after the Halloween update launched on October 28, with players noting frequent freezes that disrupted racing. As a result, Nintendo’s Japanese X account posted an immediate pull‑out notice. The post, translated, said the “Trick or Treat!” event might temporarily freeze the screen, leading to the decision to cancel it.
【『カービィのエアライダー』イベント中止のお知らせ】
現在開催中のイベント「トリックオアトリート！」において、プレイ中に画面が一時的に停止してしまう不具合を確認しております。
のため、本イベントは中止させていただきます。…
— 任天堂サポート (@nintendo_cs) October 30, 2026
Nintendo added that the event may be re‑introduced later, with rewards still available, though no timeline has been given. The company has been contacted for comment.