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Nintendo will release a free update for Nintendo Switch Sports that adds basketball as a new playable sport on July 9, the company announced.
Here is an overview of the update, via Nintendo:
Basketball is coming to Spocco Square in the Nintendo Switch Sports game as a free update! Use motion controls to sink as many baskets as you can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. If you’re looking for friendly competition, then up to four players can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in two-on-two matches locally or online.
Nintendo Switch Sports is available now for Switch.