Videogame giant Nintendo is releasing a long-awaited sequel to one of Wii’s biggest successes, Wii Sports. Titled Nintendo Switch Sports for its newest console, the game will see the return of fan-favorite activities along with new challenges for gamers to enjoy. News of the game broke during Nintendo Direct, an online presentation where the company shares information about new and existing games.
Popular sports like tennis, bowling are returning, with new sports soccer, badminton and volleyball debuting with the game’s initial release. Chambara, referred to as swordplay in Wii Sports Resort, is also returning. Two free updates are scheduled for the spring and fall, with the addition of golf coming in the later update. From the look of the trailer, a new, more stylistic version of Miis will be available for gamers as well.
Like Wii remotes, players will use their joy-cons to control the various sports equipment with wrist movements. Also similar to its predecessor, Nintendo Switch Sports will allow multiple players per console through the use of joy-cons. Players who chose to buy the physical version of the game will have access to a leg strap accessory. This allows them to attach the joy-con to their legs and play a soccer shootout mode with kicking motions. However, the game’s first free update will see the leg-strap accessory work for all soccer matches. This leg strap accessory was previously available to players who purchased a physical version of Nintendo’s Ring Fit Adventure.
According to the game’s trailer, Nintendo Switch Sports will support various players through local play on a single switch system. Gamers with an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription will have access to online play and its ability to play against friends in all sports. Players will also have the option to compete against random opponents. As their stats increase, they will be pitted against more challenging rivals with every game.
Nintendo Switch Sports is set to release April 29, 2022. If you’d like to get a sneak peek at the upcoming game, Nintendo is planning an online play test to evaluate the game’s playability and technical aspects. This play test will be open February 18-20 to anyone with active Nintendo Switch Online subscription, with registration opening February 15. More details are available on Nintendo’s website. You can check out the trailer for Nintendo Switch Sports below:
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