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Golf is now available in Nintendo Switch Sports via a free update

Tuesday, 29. November 2022
Play on 21 holes from across the Wii Sports series, and take on the world in online Survival Golf where eight players compete to avoid elimination

Square up your shoulders and get ready to take a swing at the latest free addition to hit Nintendo Switch Sports for Nintendo Switch. A free software update is available now* that adds Golf to the lineup, bringing the number of playable sports to seven.

Hit the fairway across 21 holes from the Wii Sports series and tee up with friends in local** or online play***, or get golfing together with up to eight players in the all-new online Survival Golf mode. The player who takes the most strokes each round will be eliminated.

If you’re new to the world of Nintendo Switch Sports, Golf is just the start of the fun! You can enjoy Football, Volleyball, Bowling, Tennis, Badminton or Chambara as Nintendo Switch Sports lets you get moving and put yourself directly in the game using Joy-Con controllers. With various options for multiplayer fun, family and friends can join in on the same Nintendo Switch console, or by going online. 

You can even personalise your Sportsmate or Mii avatar’s appearance and add accessories to capture your unique style. Earn more items by playing online in random matchmaking to change your look over time, with items being added regularly, now including new Golf gear.

A free software update for Nintendo Switch Sports is available now, and adds Golf to the game, bringing the number of playable sports to seven. Players can hit the fairway across 21 holes from across the Wii Sports series and tee up with friends in local or online play, or put their skills to the test in the all-new online Survival Golf mode. 


*Free software update required. Broadband internet connection required to download software updates. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required.

**Additional accessories, games and/or systems may be required for multiplayer mode, sold separately.

***Internet connection required during online play. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online subscription. Find out more about paid online subscription.


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