Nintendo Switch Sports Update Adds Online Play
As somewhat of a spiritual successor to Wii Sports, many Nintendo fans were elated at the announcement of Nintendo Switch Sports, a game that brings the motion-controlled sports of previous titles to Nintendo's newest console. While reviewers have been able to play the game for some time, April 29 marks the official release date for Nintendo Switch Sports. On the eShop, Nintendo Switch Sports will unlock at different times, but today also marks the game's first major update, including the addition of online play.
The focus of the initial Wii Sports was for it to be a family game. However, over a decade after the release of Wii Sports, Nintendo's online functionality has improved somewhat, and one of the major changes fans noticed from the details of Nintendo Switch Sports was the focus on online play. For the first time in a Nintendo sports title, players will be able to compete in an online ranked multiplayer on Nintendo Switch Sports.
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This online ranked mode will launch alongside the other online elements of Nintendo Switch Sports in its most recent update. Patch 1.1.0 brings a few changes, but these changes are surely noticeable to any Nintendo Switch Sports player. They will allow people to enjoy the game both with friends and others from all over the world thanks to the new online modes. Alongside the introduction of Nintendo Switch Sports' online elements, the newest patch for the game also adds some fixes to make the game more comfortable to play.
This looks to be the first of many updates making their way to Nintendo Switch Sports, as it seems like the developers have a long-term plan for the latest sports title. It has already been confirmed
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