Who didn’t love Wii Sports when it launched? Nintendo has been on a roll lately with reviving older series and now it looks like another beloved franchise is coming back as Nintendo Switch Sports!
Meet a new iteration of the Wii Sports series, #NintendoSwitchSports! Play motion-controlled sports such as Bowling, Tennis, & Chambara as well as 3 new sports:
⚽️ Soccer
🏐 Volleyball
🏸 BadmintonAlso enjoy online play across all sports! Nintendo Switch Sports launches 4/29. pic.twitter.com/LpE4IyHpb6
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 9, 2022
The revival was announced earlier today as part of the Nintendo Direct showcase and features Tennis, Bowling, Chambara, Soccer, Badminton, Chambara, and Volleyball, with Golf being added via a software update in the summer.
You can play with friends or online, challenging both friends, family, and friendly competitors from around the world in a series of sports. You can use your Joy-Con controllers and compete in six sports.
An online playtest will also be available for Nintendo Switch Online members on Feb. 18, Feb. 19 and Feb. 20. If you own Ring Fit Adventure, you can use the leg strap in Nintendo Switch Sports.