Nintendo Pulls Kirby Air Riders Switch 2 Halloween Event After Game-Breaking Freezes

Nintendo has canceled the planned Halloween event for Kirby Air Riders on the Switch 2 after the spooky-themed content caused repeated game freezes. The event, which was expected to bring seasonal costumes and challenges to the airborne racing title, was pulled before its full launch due to technical instability. Players who accessed the event early reported that the game would lock up during races, forcing hard resets and disrupting online sessions. Nintendo has not announced a new date, but said it is working on a fix. The cancellation highlights the challenges of rolling out live events on new hardware, especially when performance issues affect core gameplay. For fans of the pink puffball, the delay is a disappointment, but it also shows Nintendo’s commitment to quality over rushed content. The company is likely to re-release the event once stability is restored, potentially with extra rewards to make up for the wait.