Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Is Bringing 12 Sports and Wuhu Island Back This October

Nintendo is returning to a familiar vacation spot. During the June 9, 2026 Nintendo Direct, the company officially revealed Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, a Switch 2-exclusive follow-up that revives the spirit of the beloved Wii Sports Resort. This isn't a simple port; it's a modern reimagining of Wuhu Island built from the ground up for the new hardware, packing 12 distinct sports, fresh control methods, and a launch date of October 22, 2026 .

Welcome Back to Wuhu Island

The game abandons the Spocco Square setting of the original Nintendo Switch Sports and moves entirely to a vibrant, tropical Wuhu Island . It’s not just a visual upgrade. The island serves as a hub to explore between matches, using the new control capabilities of the Joy-Con 2 to traverse and take part in activities that go beyond standard sports.

The Full List of 12 Sports

Nintendo’s official store page and multiple outlets have confirmed the exact lineup. The game ships with these 12 core sports :

1. Boxing
2. Table Tennis
3. Archery
4. Tennis
5. Volleyball
6. Bowling
7. Basketball
8. Golf
9. Thumb Wrestling
10. Skateboarding
11. Power Cruising
12. Prop Plane

There is a bit of confusion regarding the full list because several sources mention a Jump Rope activity. It's important to clarify: Jump Rope is not one of the 12 core sports. It is a separate warm-up mini-game you can play before jumping into the main events, similar to a training mode .

New Control Schemes Steal the Show

The biggest shift from previous entries is how the Switch 2 hardware changes the gameplay. While all 12 sports support standard motion controls using the enhanced Joy-Con 2 sensors, two activities introduce radically new play styles .

Mouse-Style Skateboarding

Skateboarding doesn't require you to stand up and mimic a kickflip. Instead, players place the Joy-Con 2 on a flat surface and use it like a mouse to steer, carve, and perform tricks. This is the first example of Nintendo leveraging the Joy-Con 2's optical sensor for a full game mechanic, rather than just a menu navigation tool .

The Debut of Thumb Wrestling

Arguably the most surprising addition, Thumb Wrestling pits two opponents against each other using only their thumbs. You hold a single Joy-Con 2 upright vertically, and the sensor detects the movements and pressure of your thumb as you try to pin your opponent’s thumb down. Nintendo demonstrated this live during the Direct .

Customization and Characters

Players can choose to play as a