Nintendo announced Nintendo Switch Sports during their February 2022 Direct. Nintendo Switch Sports is being marketed as a successor to the ultra-popular Wii Sports, which came out with the Nintendo Wii in 2006. Technology has improved significantly since then though, and that’s where Nintendo Switch Sports shines. It’s an odd decision to release Switch Sports in the same timeframe as Mario Strikers: Battle League, as both include soccer, but Mario will still sell regardless. Switch Sports includes six different sports, with golf on the way in the fall via a free update, which truly makes this the ultimate sports game. There will be tennis, soccer, volleyball, bowling, badminton, chambara, and then golf in the fall update. There will also be an online playtest from February 18 through the 20th, so if you want to check the game out before purchase, this is the perfect opportunity.
Swing, kick and spike your way to victory with a collection of sports that puts you right into the action! Play together in person*** or online* with family and friends, or challenge friendly competitors near and far in the new iteration of the classic Wii Sports series. Turn your real-world actions into in-game movements using Joy-Con controllers and compete in six sports, including Soccer, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton and Chambara (swordplay). You can even use a Joy-Con with the Leg Strap accessory included in the physical version to kick the ball in a Soccer Shoot-Out! Plus, a seventh sport is planned to be added via a free update this fall – get ready to Golf! Get active and get into the game when Nintendo Switch Sports launches on April 29! Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop. An online play test will also be available for Nintendo Switch Online members on Feb. 18, Feb. 19 and Feb. 20. Visit https://nintendoswitchsports.nintendo.com for more details.
Nintendo Switch Sports releases on April 29, 2022, on the Nintendo Switch.