The spiritual successor to the beloved Wii Sports Resort is officially coming to Nintendo’s latest hardware. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has been announced exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a confirmed release date of October 22, 2026. Pre-orders for the digital version are already available on the Nintendo eShop.
A Return to Wuhu Island
The game returns to the familiar setting of Wuhu Island, the sunny resort destination that fans of the original will remember. This time, the island serves as the hub for a massive variety of sports across the land, sea, and sky. The game supports local multiplayer for up to four players and allows you to play as either customizable Sportsmates or your own Mii characters.
12 Motion-Controlled Sports
The headline feature of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is its diverse lineup of 12 distinct sports and activities. All games utilize the new Joy-Con 2 controllers for intuitive motion controls. The full list of included sports is:
- Boxing – Punch, guard, and counter to knock out your opponent.
- Table Tennis – Use the controller’s tilt for different shot types.
- Archery – Aim carefully and steady your hand to hit the bullseye.
- Tennis – Enjoy rallies with various shot techniques.
- Volleyball – Coordinate bumps, sets, and spikes.
- Bowling – Roll straight or curve for a strike.
- Basketball – Dribble, pass, and shoot to score.
- Golf – Control shot direction and power with your swing.
- Thumb Wrestling – Use one thumb to pin your opponent for three seconds; shake to escape.
- Skateboarding – Use Joy-Con 2 mouse controls to ride and perform tricks.
- Power Cruising – Tilt the controllers as handlebars to ride the waves.
- Prop Plane – Tilt the controller to fly freely around the island.
The game also includes a Jump Rope mode to warm up before the main events.
Pricing and Pre-Order Information
Digital pre-orders are now open at the following prices:
- US: $49.99
- Japan: 5,980 yen (Download) / 6,980 yen (Package)
- Australia: $84.95 (Download) / $99.95 (Package)
- South Korea: 59,800 won (Download) / 68,000 won (Package)
- Taiwan: TWD 1,480 (Download) / TWD 1,680 (Package)
The game requires 16.0 GB of storage space and supports online play, though details on the number of online players will be announced later. It is important to note that Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a Switch 2 exclusive and will not work on the original Nintendo Switch console.
With the Nintendo Switch Sports Resort release date set for October 22, fans of party and sports games have a major title to anticipate this holiday season.
