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How to Update Nintendo Switch Sports

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

Follow these steps to update Nintendo Switch Sports, or review the software's update history.

Note
  • This update must be applied in order to use the game’s Internet features.
  • A Nintendo Switch Online membership is required to use the game's online features.
  • Save data will still be available for use after downloading the update.
  • The update will download and install automatically if the system is connected to the internet and the Auto-Update Software setting is enabled. If there is not enough system memory or microSD card storage to download the update, you will first need to expand or free up memory space and then follow the steps below.

On July 9, 2024, a new software update for Nintendo Switch Sports became available for download. Please take a moment to download and install this update while your Nintendo Switch console is connected to the internet.

Complete these steps

  1. Connect your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console to the internet.
    • How to connect Nintendo Switch 2 to a wireless home network
      1. Place the Nintendo Switch 2 console within 10 feet of the wireless router so there will be a strong wireless signal.
      2. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu. The System Settings icon highlighted on the HOME Menu on Nintendo Switch 2
      3. Select Internet, and then Internet SettingsConfiguración de internetParamètres InternetConfigurações de internet. Your console will automatically search for nearby wireless network signals. Internet page highlighted in the System Settings on Nintendo Switch 2
      4. Select the appropriate network name (SSID) from the list.
      5. Use the onscreen keyboard to enter the network's wireless password, if one is required. Entering wireless network password using on-screen keyboard in the System Settings on Nintendo Switch 2
      6. The connection will be tested. Once the test is complete, select OK.
        • If the connection test fails, an error code and message will appear. Search for our support article on the error code for steps to troubleshoot the connection.

      For more details, please see How to Connect to the Internet on Nintendo Switch 2

    • How to connect Nintendo Switch to a wireless home network
      1. Place the Nintendo Switch console within 10 feet of the wireless router to ensure a strong wireless signal.
      2. Select Settings from the HOME Menu System Settings icon highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen on the Nintendo Switch console.
      3. Select Internet, and then Internet Settings Internet is selected on the System Settings menu on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch will automatically search for near-by Wi-Fi signals.
      4. Select the appropriate network name (SSID) from the list.
      5. If prompted, use the onscreen keyboard to enter the network's wireless password Onscreen keyboard displayed when a network's wireless password is required.
      6. The Nintendo Switch will test the Internet connection. Once the test is complete, select OK to complete the process.

      For more information, see How to Connect to the Internet Using a Wireless Network.

  2. From the HOME Menu, select the icon for the software you wish to update without starting the game or application.
  3. Press the + Button or – Button on your controller. The current version number will display under the software title.
  4. Select Software Update followed by Via the Internet.

Latest update: Ver. 1.5.0 (Released July 9, 2024)

Basketball

  • Basketball has been added. It can be enjoyed in all modes: Play Globally, Play Locally, and Play with Friends.

Overall

  • Several issues have been fixed to improve the gameplay experience.

Past updates

  • Ver. 1.4.0 (Released February 28, 2023)

    Play Globally

    • Reissued items have been added.
      • If you collect all the currently available items, a collection of items that you did not complete before will become available (once per week only).

    Overall

    • You can now get special items by fulfilling certain conditions.
    • An issue has been fixed related to calculation of Pro League results.
    • Several issues have been fixed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Ver. 1.3.1 (Released January 24, 2023)

    Play Globally

    • Data for available items was added.
  • Ver. 1.3.0 (Released November 28, 2022)

    Golf

    • Golf has been added. It can be enjoyed in all modes: Play Globally, Play Locally and Play with Friends.
    • We added a Shot Assist mode in Golf to make it easier for beginners to play. To use it, go to OptionsOpcionesOptionsOpções → User Settings → Other.
      • This setting only applies to Play Locally and Play with Friends.
      • Please be aware that even if you have Shot Assist mode on, your setting will revert to Normal in Play Globally mode.
        The Shot Assist option in Golf Settings.

    Play with Friends

    Overall

    • Several issues have been fixed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Ver. 1.2.3 (Released October 19, 2022)

    Bug Fix

    • We’ve made a fix for players who couldn’t resolve the issue of software closing even by applying the previous update (Ver. 1.2.2).
      • After updating, some players may find that the order of “Accessories (head)” in “Customize” will be different than before the update. This will not have effects on playing the game.
  • Ver. 1.2.2 (Released October 17, 2022)

    Bug Fixes

    • We fixed an error that occurs during pre-match loading under certain conditions, causing the software to close.
      • This update data (Ver. 1.2.2) may not resolve the issue this time for some players so we are preparing the next update data (Ver. 1.2.3) distribution for them. Please check this page for details.
  • Ver. 1.2.1 (Released October 12, 2022)
    Play Globally
    • Data for available items was added.
    • Strengthened measures against disruptive behaviors.
  • Ver. 1.2.0 (Released July 26, 2022)
    Soccer
    • One-on-One and Four-on-Four Soccer can now be played using the leg strap.
      • Play Globally

        On the sport-selection screen, highlight Soccer and press the X Button.

        Play Globally sport-selection screen
      • Play Locally

        On the screen showing how to hold the Joy-Con controllers, press the + Button.

        Play Locally Joy-Con demonstration screen
      • Play with Friends

        On the screen showing how to hold the Joy-Con controllers, press the + Button.

        Play with Friends Joy-Con demonstration screen
    • A new camera mode has been added. To use it, go to the sport-selection screen, then OptionsOpcionesOptionsOpções → User Settings → Other (for Two-Hand Mode only).
    • The camera can now be reset during play by pressing the X Button.
    • Players will no longer jump too high when kicking repeatedly, and it should also be easier to jump to the maximum height (for Two-Hand Mode only).
    Volleyball
    • You can now perform Slide Attacks, a coordinated move where a player crosses the court before leaping to spike the ball.
      • To do a Slide Attack, move the Stick left and right after bumping the ball. This move is great for catching opponents off guard.
      • To block a Slide Attack, quickly start moving toward the opponent who is getting ready to spike the ball by using the Stick to get into position.
    • You can now perform Rocket Serves.
      • When serving, toss the ball high and hit it at its apex to do a Rocket Serve.
    Bowling
    • Adjusted how the pins fall.
      • It is now slightly harder for the pins to fall when bowling straight.
      • It is now slightly easier for the pins to fall when bowling with a curve.
    Play Globally
    • S Rank and ∞ Rank (Infinity Rank) have been added to the Pro Leagues.
      • Those at ranks A30 through A39 before the software update will be moved to ranks S0 through S9.
    • Added a setting to turn off the display of opponent nicknames and titles.
      • This setting can be found on the sport-selection screen. Go to OptionsOpcionesOptionsOpções → User Settings → Other.
    • Strengthened measures against disruptive behavior.
    Play with Friends
    • When creating a room, you can now choose to give it a Room ID. This will let you play online matches even if your opponent is not a Friend.
      Creating a Room with a Room ID
      • Host

        In Make a New Room, check the Room ID (Invite Anyone via ID) option. Make a note of the Room ID you see, then select OK.
        Note: Your Room ID will also be shown on the Member Reception screen.

        Creating a room to play with friends.

        Give the Room ID to those you want to invite to the room, then wait at the Member Reception screen.

      • Invitees

        Press the + Button in Join Room, then enter the Room ID.

        Join a room by pressing the + Button in Join Room.
    • A new difficulty option called Auto Select is available for Bowling when in Play with Friends. This option measures the average skill of participating players to set the overall difficulty.
    Overall
    • An icon will now appear if the connection to a player becomes unstable during online play.
    • A message will now appear when Joy-Con controller connection becomes unstable during play.
    • Several issues have been fixed to improve the gameplay experience.
  • Ver. 1.1.0 (Released April 28, 2022)
    General
    • You can now play "Play Globally" mode.
    • You can now play "Play with Friends" mode.
    • Several issues have been addressed to improve gameplay.

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