There will be seven calendar years between the release of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in 2018 and Kirby Air Riders this year. However, Sora Ltd has not been working on Kirby Air Riders for seven years.

player, suggests Nintendo will release a Deluxe edition of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, similar to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. This version may include all characters and stages, plus new additions.