It’s been nearly three months since the release ofNintendo Switch Sports, and since then, the game has gained a considerable amount of success. Fueled primarily by the influence and nostalgia ofWii Sports,Nintendo Switch Sportshas managed to recapture the essence of the original game, while also appealing to a new generation of players. Now, it seems the game will be receiving a sizable update very soon.
One of the biggest differences betweenNintendo Switch Sportsand the contemporaryWii Sportsgamesit’s based on are the new game modes introduced. The inclusion of soccer, badminton, and volleyball are not only engaging game modes but also help to setNintendo Switch Sportsapart from what came before it. Though, Nintendo has also been working diligently to improve the experience of playingNintendo Switch Sports.
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Over on the official Twitter page for Nintendo of America, it was announced thatNintendo Switch Sportswill be receiving a free content update for all players on July 26. This update will allow players to use the leg strap accessory in Four-on-Four and One-on-One soccer matches, as well as provide new volleyball moves for players to utilize during active gameplay.
In addition, new updates are being made to theNintendo Switch Sportsonline Pro League. Players will now be able to achieve an S rank and an infinity rank in online multiplayer. It’s unclear what the required parameters for achieving these ranks will be, but it will still likely relate closely to the ranking system that players are already familiar with.
While these new technical additions to gameplay and online multiplayer will surely benefit players, it may not have been the update fans may have been hoping for. Ever since it was confirmed by Nintendo, back whenNintendo Switch Sportsfirst launched, many fans have beenwanting to see new games released forNintendo Switch Sports. However, since the initial announcement, there hasn’t been much by way of further information.
In any case, it will be interesting to see what Nintendo does withNintendo Switch Sportsin the coming months. Of the new games releasing for the title,golf has already been confirmed forNintendo Switch Sportsand is potentially indicative of a longer, more intricate release schedule. It’s possible that Nintendo will include a multitude of other classic games featured in variousWii Sportstitles in subsequent content updates for the next year.
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