Will Nintendo Switch Sports Get Even More Games? Absolutely!

As an avid gamer and content creator focused on the latest news in gaming, I can definitively say Nintendo will continue updating Switch Sports with new sports and content over time based on their long-term vision for evolving this title. So far we‘re up to 7 sports with the addition of golf, and more are certainly coming!

Switch Sports‘ Sales Dominance Signals Nintendo‘s Commitment to Future Updates

With over 8.61 million copies sold as of December 2022, Switch Sports has quickly become one of the Nintendo Switch‘s best-selling games ever. This enormous commercial success indicates Nintendo will support it with updates long-term to further drive engagement.

While it has a ways to go before matching Wii Sports‘ ridiculous 82.9M copies sold, Switch Sports still moved over 8M copies in just 8 months – outpacing Wii Sports Resort‘s 33.11M over several years. With these fantastic sales figures, Nintendo would be remiss not to invest in future content. My prediction based on growth trends is that we could see 15-20M lifetime sales of Switch Sports if Nintendo plays their cards right.

Golf Proves Nintendo Is Willing to Add Sports as Free Updates

When Nintendo added golf late last year as a free update, it sent a clear signal they plan to continuously evolve Switch Sports through new sports additions over time rather than releasing a single standalone title. Golf‘s inclusion was praised as it brought back nostalgic courses from Wii Sports alongside an inventive new online Survival Mode.

This shows Nintendo plans to leverage Switch Sports‘ strong foundation as a platform for an expanding lineup of sports. While COVID-related shortages may have limited the sports variety at launch, robust post-launch support shows Nintendo‘s long view. I anticipate 2-3 new sports minimum added per year via free updates to keep fans engaged and attract lapsed players.

Speculation: Basketball & Table Tennis Could Be Next Cab off the Rank

As an avid Switch Sports player myself, I spend lots of time speculating what sports could come next! Of course Nintendo plays things close to the chest, but evidence points to Basketball having a strong chance as the next new sport:

• Hugely popular in Wii Sports Resort but absent currently in Switch Sports
• Mesh well with Switch Sports‘ zany, arcade-like vibe
• Indoor court sport would complement existing roster

Table Tennis feels like an obvious indoor addition as well down the line. Its paddle play translates seamlessly to a single detached Joy-Con much like tennis. And simpler physics could provide a nice introductory racket sport for newer players before graduating to badminton or tennis.

Adding 2-4 new sports annually would keep each update feeling fresh while not overwhelming players trying to master too many disciplines at once.

Traditional Sports Like Soccer Unlikely Despite Global Appeal

While more serious simulation sports like Madden NFL or FIFA remain massively successful franchises, I don‘t expect Switch Sports to ever adopt traditional sports like soccer or baseball. Nintendo clearly position Switch Sports as a casual party title rather than a sport sim, so expanding eSports variety would likely erode that friendly accessibility.

The cute, cartoonish avatars taking balls to the face or crashing into walls is all part of Switch Sports‘ playful, family-friendly charm! More complex rule sets or controls from proper football, hockey, etc could undermine that angle which helped it become a breakout hit.

That said, could we eventually see some zany over-the-top interpretation of a traditional sport filtered through Switch Sports‘ whimsical lens? Like a simplified, physics-defying take on football with wacky power-ups? I won‘t rule out anything! Nintendo has always innovated, so an outside-the-box evolution of existing ball sports tailored to Switch Sports could be a possibility down the line after more predictable additions like Basketball and Table Tennis.

Long-Term Outlook: 10-15 Total Sports Feels Attainable

Looking at precedent from the Wii generation paints a picture for Switch Sports‘ potential scope:

• Wii Sports (2006) – 5 sports
• Wii Sports Resort (2009) – 12 sports
• Switch Sports (2022) – 7 sports (current)

With Golf bumping it up to 7 currently, Switch Sports sits right between its predecessors. Applying what we know about Nintendo‘s post-launch support plans, I predict Switch Sports ultimately landing between 10-15 total sports as a realistic outcome within 3-4 years assuming steady free updates.

This would allow for 2-3 new sports introduced annually while leveraging the existing foundation. Reaching beyond 15 sports risks over-bloating the experience for casual players. By spacing rollouts over time, each new sport feels like a fresh reason to return rather than getting lost in the shuffle.

Don‘t Underestimate Quality-of-Life Improvements Too!

While major sports additions grab the headlines and spark speculation from commentators like myself, many Switch Sports updates focus more on technical polish, stability, and subtle quality-of-life changes.

Recent patches brought critical improvements to shaky online connectivity at launch while expanding character customization options and smoothing out general menu flows. We‘ll likely continue seeing these incremental but meaningful tune-ups with each update alongside the bigger sports reveals.

So while the major updates with new sports will keep Switch Sports feeling alive and vibrant over a 3-4 year lifespan, the cumulative effect of dozens of smaller patches further refines the player experience in the background. Combined they‘ll shape Switch Sports into the definitive 21st century evolution of those beloved Wii Sports titles.

Trust me – as both an industry analyst and over-excited Nintendo fanboy, I‘ll be eagerly ripping open each new update to experience the next big sport addition first-hand! What I outlined above is my best prognostication based on available data, but Nintendo always manages to surprise. All I know for sure is the future looks bright for this franchise!