Golf With Your Friends 2 Announced for Nintendo Switch: New Features, Courses, and Cross-Platform Play Coming in 2026

Golf With Your Friends 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the popular mini golf party game developed and published by Team17, has been officially confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch in early 2026.

This announcement clarifies earlier platform details and reaffirms Team17's commitment to supporting the Nintendo ecosystem, a move warmly welcomed by fans who enjoyed the original Golf With Your Friends on the Switch since its 2020 debut. Golf With Your Friends 2 aims to elevate the classic mini golf formula by introducing innovative new gameplay elements, a significantly upgraded level editor, and a host of community-driven features.

In a statement provided by the development team, they expressed their ambition to "take digital golfing to new heights," bringing back cherished gameplay mechanics from the first game while implementing fresh updates and entirely new content designed to enhance player experience. The new installment introduces a fully revamped mini golf level editor—dubbed Level Editor 2.0—that boasts more robust tools, a streamlined and intuitive interface, and expanded options for course customization.

This editor empowers both casual designers and dedicated creators to craft elaborate, personalized golf challenges with ease.

Players can now drag, drop, and fine-tune environmental elements, leveraging dynamic obstacles and interactive terrain to bring their course ideas to fruition. Community feedback has heavily influenced the sequel's design.

The developers noted that some players previously found it challenging to unlock or equip cosmetic items for their golf balls.

In response, Golf With Your Friends 2 offers a new rewards structure that transparently shows how to earn cosmetics through gameplay alone—eschewing purchases and instead rewarding player engagement with fully unlockable items.

Longtime fans will appreciate the return of popular cosmetic types alongside the introduction of "Hole Explosions"—an all-new visual effect feature that celebrates every successful putt with vibrant animations, from fiery blasts to playful confetti bursts. The sequel will debut with six original, meticulously designed courses, each featuring its own unique mechanics and themes.

Whether you're gliding across sandy beaches, navigating gravity-defying layouts, or tackling inventive obstacles, every course delivers a distinctive challenge and fresh gameplay experience.

The diversity of course mechanics ensures that no two play sessions will feel alike. Golf With Your Friends 2 also introduces cross-platform online multiplayer and a cross-platform level editor, enhancing connectivity and creative sharing across different hardware.

Additional features include new weather hazards, expanded customization options for golf balls, and a player progression system where users can level up and unlock further rewards. A community demo is planned ahead of the full launch, allowing players early access and an opportunity to provide valuable feedback.

Golf With Your Friends 2 will be available via the Nintendo eShop when it launches in early 2026.

Stay tuned for future updates, including the official release date and more course reveals, as Team17 continues to build on its legacy of innovative multiplayer experiences for Nintendo Switch.

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