Nintendo Switch Sports Resort arrives exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing 12 sports that you can play solo or with a friend, in person or online, using intuitive motion controls. The game is set on Wuhu Island, a resort with tourist attractions and sports facilities. Nintendo's preview introduces the lineup by splitting it into new sports and returning favorites, spanning land, sea, and sky.

The new sports

The newcomers are Thumb Wrestling and Skateboarding. In Thumb Wrestling, you pin your opponent's thumb for three seconds to win. Nintendo's tip is that holding your thumb down makes it bigger and stronger. Skateboarding uses the Joy-Con 2 controller as a mouse so you can grind rails, slide around, and perform aerial tricks.

The returning sports

Power Cruising lets you explore the island using any pair of Joy-Con controllers to steer, and twisting the controller gives you an instant boost. Archery asks you to draw your arrow, aim, and go for the high score, but the wind may affect your shot. In Bowling, you can twist the controller to add spin to your throw.

Table Tennis offers quick, simple shots, while Boxing rewards different punches on the way to a K.O. In Prop Plane, you tilt the controller to speed up and roll in the air, then fire at balloons. Tennis uses any Joy-Con controller as your racket. Volleyball involves bumping, setting, and spiking past your opponent. Basketball covers dribbling, passing, and shooting. Golf asks you to adjust your shot and swing, with tips to aim for the distant hole and check your ball's trajectory.

Nintendo suggests starting any session with Jump Rope as a warm-up.

Key Features at a Glance

• 12 sports: Mix new and returning games across land, sea, and sky – useful if you want variety in one package.
• Motion controls: Joy-Con 2 and Joy-Con controllers drive every sport, from steering to swinging – no complex button combinations needed.
• Solo, local, or online play: Compete alone or with a friend in person or online – additional accessories may be required for multiplayer, sold separately.
• Thumb Wrestling: Pin an opponent's thumb for three seconds to win – a quick, playful new mode.
• Skateboarding: Joy-Con 2 works as a mouse for grinding, sliding, and aerial tricks – the most new control scheme in the lineup.
• Power Cruising: Steer around the island and twist for an instant boost – a way to explore Wuhu Island beyond the courts.
• Archery and Bowling: Wind affects arrows, and spin is added by twisting the controller – skill depends on subtle motion.

Availability

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is scheduled to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 22, 2026. Nintendo lists the game’s regular price at $49.99, while major U.S. retailers list the physical version at $59.99; availability is shown as pre-order before launch.