Nintendo Switch Sports Just Got a Whole Lot More Exciting

The wait is finally over for Nintendo Switch Sports fans, as the highly anticipated basketball update has arrived. This free content update brings a brand new game mode to the popular sports title, and we couldn’t be more excited.

Nintendo Switch Sports gets a slam dunk with its new basketball update

As announced during last month’s Nintendo Direct showcase, the basketball update was promised to arrive sometime this summer. However, Nintendo has now confirmed that the update is available today in the US, with UK players getting access tomorrow.

So, what can you expect from this new game mode? For starters, you’ll be able to participate in 2v2 matches, both locally and online, using the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con motion controls. If you’re playing locally, you can also take on the ‘Solo Three-Point Challenge’, where you’ll aim to score as many baskets as possible within the time limit.

Get ready for some intense basketball action on the Nintendo Switch

But that’s not all - up to five players can also compete in the ‘Five-Streak Battle’ on the court, a more chaotic-looking challenge where the goal is to score the most hoops within the time limit. With these new game modes, Nintendo Switch Sports is shaping up to be the ultimate sports title for the Switch.

Nintendo Switch Sports first launched in April 2022 and already features seven game modes, including Badminton, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Bowling, Chambara, and Golf. With the addition of basketball, the game is now more diverse than ever.

‘Nintendo Switch Sports is the perfect title for anyone looking for a fun and casual sports experience on the Switch.’

To play online, you’ll need a Nintendo Switch Online membership, but you can still play without one in local play. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to hit the court and show off your basketball skills.

Get ready to join the basketball action on the Nintendo Switch