Nintendo has a lot of different games on the way in 2022, and yetNintendo Switch Sportsmanages to stand out from the rest. Nintendo may have plenty of its own sports games on the Switch thanks toSuper Mariospinoffs, but none of these have a direct connection to the Nintendo classicWii SportslikeNintendo Switch Sportsdoes. Rather than emphasizing Nintendo’s original characters,Nintendo Switch Sportsputs players right in the middle of the game through custom characters, just likeWii Sports.The sports game’s release is already drawing near; it’ll only be a few more weeks before Nintendo fans can take another stab at theWii Sportsexperience.
Nintendo Switch Sportshas a nice roster of sports prepared to offer fans, blending old and new games together. Classics like Tennis and Bowling will appear, while new sports like Volleyball will finally join the franchise.Nintendo Switch Sportsalso plans to add Golfin a fall update. The timing of that update is notable; it looks like Nintendo might intend to update and expandNintendo Switch Sportsover a long period of time, rather than trying to quickly release bonus content in the months immediately after the game’s release. That might be a smart move, since it could keepNintendo Switch Sportsrelevant for years to come.
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Leisurely Nintendo Switch Sports Updates
AlthoughNintendo Switch Sportswill release in late April, Nintendo seemingly won’t add another sport to the game for about half a year after that. It’s unlikely that Nintendo would suddenly add another sport to the game before fall, since it would’ve made more sense to reveal that sport before Golf. WhileNintendo is clearly excited aboutNintendo Switch Sports,it also doesn’t seem like it’s in a hurry to update the game, since it’ll be so long before another sport comes around. Rather than trying to cater to hype that surrounds the game at launch, Nintendo may intentionally be planning to release dates slowly in order to extend the lifespan ofSwitch Sports.
There’s some good reason to think that Nintendo has long-term plans for the game.One reputableSwitch Sportsleaksuggests that Basketball and Dodgeball will join the game in later updates, for instance. Since Nintendo didn’t announce these sports alongside the Golf update, it’s possible that they won’t release for several months after Golf, furthering the long-term update structure that seems to be in place. Nintendo hasn’t confirmed that it’ll add other sports after Golf yet, but considering how frequently Nintendo makes use of free or paid expansions nowadays, it seems highly likely that Golf isn’t all that’s on the way forSwitch Sports,even if further content takes many months to release.
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Keeping Nintendo Switch Sports Interest High
A slow-paced expansion release schedule could be a good thing forNintendo Switch Sports.Just like its predecessor inWii Sports,this family-friendly game with simple controls has a universal appeal that can make it lucrative for an extended period of time, as long as Nintendo consistently advertises it. MajorNintendo Switch Sportsupdates that add new sports would be a great way to advertise the game over the next few years, especially since each announcement will increase the game’s value for late buyers. With the help of long-term content,Nintendo Switch Sportscould be a pivotal titlethroughout the Switch’s late years.
Hopefully Nintendo sheds some light on itsSwitch Sportsplans soon. Since March lacked any kind of Nintendo presentation, maybe there’ll bea new Nintendo Direct in Aprilthat features an in-depth look atNintendo Switch Sports,including a roadmap for future updates. Although the game’s launch roster is good, Switch fans are eager to see how the game will grow. Ideally, Golf will only be the beginning ofNintendo Switch Sports' growth over a long period of time.
