Fans of the hit Wii game Wii Sports Resort will be pleased to hear that we’re now getting a Nintendo Switch Sports Resort! Just like the Nintendo Switch Sports title, Switch Sports Resort brings us back to Wuhu Island and gives us 12 sports minigames to play. Whether you’ve never played the original or you loved the Resort spin-off, here’s everything you need to know about Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.

When is the release date for Nintendo Switch Sports Resort?

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort has a release date set for Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Which platforms will Nintendo Switch Sports Resort be available on?

You can play Nintendo Switch Sports Resort only on the Nintendo Switch 2.

How much does Nintendo Switch Sports Resort cost?

The price of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is $49.99 USD for both the physical and digital versions of the game.

Which sports will be available to play in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort?

These are the 12 sports that will be available with the launch of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort:

Tennis
Bowling
Archery
Boxing
Volleyball
Table Tennis
Basketball
Golf
Thumb Wrestling
Prop Plane
Skateboarding
Power Cruising

Out of the 12, only 7 are from the original Wii Sports Resort. Tennis, Volleyball, and Boxing are familiar, but completely new to the franchise are Thumb Wrestling and Skateboarding. Sadly, Swordplay is not a part of this lineup, but we could likely see it return in a future DLC.

Is Nintendo Switch Sports Resort a multiplayer game?

Yes, you have the choice of playing Nintendo Switch Sports Resort single-player, with up to 3 other people locally, or with friends online. To play online, you will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Can you use Miis in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort?

Yes, you can still play as a Mii character created on your system in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. However, the main characters and NPCs in this game are the Sportsmates, who were introduced in Nintendo Switch Sports.

Is Nintendo Switch Sports Resort’s physical edition a Game-Key Card?

No, the physical version of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will not be a Game-Key Card. This means that the cartridge will have the actual game inside, and it’s not just downloading the digital version of it.

Now that you’ve learned all about Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, you should check out another Switch title like Moonlight Peaks.