Today was a day chock full of interesting announcements, but for at least one of us, a certain reveal stood above the rest — Bandai Namco announcing Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots for consoles and the PC!
The Everybody’s Golf / Hot Shots Golf franchise, which was developed by Clap Hanz and published by Sony back in the day exclusively for PlayStation platforms, has been picked up by Bandai Namco. It was passed around and renamed a bit since then, and landed on mobile devices and VR too, but this looks like the revival of the series on consoles and PC we have been waiting for.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots will feature the classic gameplay and swing mechanics, some familiar characters and types, that trademark colorful visuals and the overall aesthetic, though something about the style looks a little different. It’s probably the faces, and we’ll chalk that up to the developer Hyde’s artists, but thus far the overall package is looking nice! In terms of modes, there will be local and online multiplayer, solo and challenge play and a new randomized Wacky Golf mode.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is being teed up for a release sometime this year for the PS5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Check out a plethora of screens and the announcement trailer below.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots – Announcement Trailer
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots screens:
Get ready to par-tee down as one of the world’s most popular golf game series returns to the links in EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS. Developed by HYDE and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., the beloved golf gameplay from the hit series Everybody’s Golf, formerly known as Hot Shots Golf in North America, gets upgrades with improved graphics, new gameplay modes and new customization options. EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS is slated to release later this year on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. Find out more about the new game here: https://www.bandainamcoent.com/games/everybodys-golf-hot-shots
EVERYBODY’S GOLF HOT SHOTS features the series’ classic three-button shot mechanic. Aim shots down the fairway, time three button presses and swing to success. It’s an easy to learn mechanic to begin swinging for the greens, but becoming a true ace at the game will present a challenge. Players can take to the green solo or with friends in both local couch co-op and online multiplayer. A variety of game modes, including Challenge Mode, Solo Play and more will keep players teed up for all the game has to offer. The brand new Wacky Golf mode is a fun and action-packed variation on the traditional game with a randomized variety of course alterations, obstacles, and more to keep golfers on their toes.
