The free golf update for Nintendo Switch Sports is finally here, after a host of delays and issues. Since its April release, the spiritual successor to the famous Wii Sports game has had a difficult year. It has not been as popular with fans since, at the moment, Nintendo Switch Sports features just a handful of sports mini games ranging from bowling to volleyball that players may participate in either online or offline with their pals.
More recent upgrades for Nintendo Switch Sports have created mayhem for users and were even momentarily removed by Nintendo. The serious problem prohibited players from joining matches and caused the game to crash when loading. This problem most likely led Nintendo to postpone the release of any further game updates. Because of how long the newest feature has been delayed, fans who used to play seem to have gone on.
According to a statement issued by Nintendo on its official Twitter page, the free golf update to Nintendo Switch Sports will be introduced to the game on November 28. Those still eager to plunge into this sports game may enjoy teeing off in 21 various Wii Sports series holes. The golf update will contain two modes: a survival mode in which players must avoid being eliminated and a more laid-back casual option in which gamers can just compete with their pals. This release should run more smoothly. Nintendo does compensate gamers for troubles with the most recent Nintendo Switch Sports update.
Get ready to grab that iron & step up to the tee!
The #NintendoSwitchSports Golf update will arrive on 11/28, and will include a total of 21 holes from the Wii Sports series. Swing to avoid elimination in Survival Golf, or enjoy some casual competition with friends and family! pic.twitter.com/yzhn7NQBUv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 22, 2022
 
Fans’ reactions to the current news have been divided. Some players remarked that they are no longer interested in playing since they have waited so long. Others pointed out that it’s been more than seven months and that the golf courses featured aren’t brand new, but rather re-used from Wii Sports. Many people think that the golf upgrade should have been included from the beginning. Current gamers, meanwhile, will get no recompense from Nintendo other than in-game prizes. Pokemon lovers, on the other hand, seem to be rewarded. This comes after several Pokemon players asked refunds for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which include many faults and have poor performance.
Golf is the sole stated free addition to Nintendo Switch Sports as of now, and it’s unclear if further sports will be introduced next year. Because it has been so long since its release, this is exceedingly doubtful at this moment, as Nintendo is already dealing with the aftermath from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet being the worst-reviewed Pokemon games ever. Perhaps Nintendo will learn from its failures with Nintendo Switch Sports and ensure that the golf update runs smoothly and attracts new players.
