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Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots

The developers behind Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots have spoken about the decision to bring back the franchise.

This was a milestone release for a couple of reasons. First, it’s been several years since the franchise has seen a new entry – and even longer if you don’t count the 2019 VR game. Additionally, this is the first time that Everybody’s Golf has gone multiplatform, meaning it’s on a Nintendo system for the first time.

When asked by Japanese magazine Famitsu how Bandai Namco ended up working on Everybody’s Golf, which was originally a PlayStation-published series, producer Tomokazu Fukazawa said:

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots review

System: Switch
Release date: September 4, 2025
Developer: Hyde
Publisher: Bandai Namco

Whoever originally coined the phrase “comparison is the thief of joy” must have had access to a time machine solely built to show them 2025’s Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots. The latest in a string of first-party Sony franchises shorn of their exclusivity, Bandai Namco and development studio Hyde have created a game that seems overtly reliant on players having no prior experience with the series. Seeing as it’s been eight years since the last Everybody’s Golf, perhaps there are players out there who won’t have had the pleasure of hitting these hallowed links – but fair warning: this review is going to read more like a PSA than an objective deconstruction of Hyde/Bamco’s work.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots trailer

For those interested in getting another look Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, Bandai Namco has put out a launch trailer. This marks the return of the PlayStation franchise which is now on a Nintendo platform.

Read more about it in the following overview:

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots physical

We have a bit of good news for those interested in picking up a physical version of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots on Nintendo Switch.

At this point, it’s safe to say that the game is digital-only in North America, especially given that it’s only a week out. There simply aren’t any listings we’ve been able to find pointing to a physical edition. However, in Europe, Bandai Namco is actually publishing a physical copy of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots on Nintendo Switch. This works very well since the system is region-free – those in North America and elsewhere will be able to play it on their device.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots release date

June 4: Today, Bandai Namco announced the release date for Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots. The game launches on September 5, 2025.

Bandai Namco previously made waves with the announcement of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots earlier in the year. Everybody’s Golf was previously a franchise handled by PlayStation, but has now been shifted to a different publisher and as a multiplatform release.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots

The well-known sports series Everybody’s Golf is back with Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots just announced. We’ll be seeing it on Nintendo Switch in 2025.

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots features the classic sports gameplay fans have come to love. It has a three-button shot mechanic will let anyone jump in and get that perfect shot, easy to learn yet challenging to master.

Here’s a bit of additional information:


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