The last Nintendo Switch Sports The content update finally adds basketball to the game.
During last month's Nintendo Direct presentation, it was announced that the spiritual successor to Wii Sports It will soon receive basketball as a new game mode in a free content update. At the time, the company said it would arrive sometime this summer, but did not offer a set release date alongside the reveal trailer.
However, Nintendo has now confirmed via a social media post that the free content update will be arriving in the US today, July 9, while the UK will get it on July 10.
With the addition of Basketball mode to the roster of game modes, players will be able to engage in 2v2, local and online matches using the Nintendo Switch Joy Con motion controllers. In local play, they can also take part in the “Solo 3-Point Challenge,” where they can try to score as many baskets as they can within the time limit.
Up to five players can also compete in 'Five-Streak Battle' on the court, a more chaotic-looking challenge, with the goal of scoring the most hoops within the time limit.
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Nintendo Switch Sports It was first launched in April 2022 and already features seven game modes including Badminton, Volleyball, Football, Tennis, Bowling, Chambara and Golf.
To play online, Switch users will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership, but will still be able to play without one in local play.
Even more announcements were made during the June Nintendo Direct presentation, including the unveiling of Mario and Luigi: Brotherhood – the first new entry in the series in nearly nine years, which will see the duo return in an all-new platforming adventure with turn-based combat on November 7.
We also received new news of a new The legend of Zelda title, called The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomwhich will see Princess Zelda as the playable protagonist on a quest to save Link and Hyrule. Echoes of Wisdom will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 26.
