A free update for Nintendo's hit exercise game Ring Fit Adventure has been announced via today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini. A new score-based Rhythm Game mode will enable you to stretch and squeeze your Ring-Con to the beat of some swingin' Nintendo tunes from the likes of Super Mario Odyssey, Splatoon 2 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
The new mode features 17 music tracks in total and will have you jumping up (super star) and getting down to tracks from some of Switch's finest games. In addition to this new mode, there is also a new female voice option for Ring, the companion who inhabits your Ring-Con in-game, plus a host of language options. There's also a new jogging option in both Custom and Quick Play modes which will enable players to jog through the levels without bumping into enemies and being bothered by battles.
The update is available to download now. This is all well and good, of course, although stock shortages of the game continue and with many people locked down at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for a distracting exercise game has never been higher. Still, for those lucky ones who have manged to find a copy since the game launched last October, this free update will be most welcome.
You can check out the segment from the Nintendo Direct Mini in the timestamped video below:
Have you been enjoying Ring Fit Adventure? Let us know your thoughts on this update below.
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Amazing news and perfect for the Coronavirus, well done Nintendo, simply the best.
I can't wait to play rhythm games to memorable BotW tracks like random piano string #1 and random piano string #62.
Well, now they just have to provide stock for people to get their hands on it :7
I still need to get this one day. I was hoping to find a good deal on it after a while but that's unlikely to happen any time soon considering it's always just selling out at full price.
Might actually buy this thing... never thought I’d say that.
This game is definitely on my wish list.
The jogging mode has been long-requested by us for some time now. It's awesome that they listened. I'll have to give this update a shot later.
Imagine playing Ring Fit and the guardian music starts playing.
RUN!
God, Ring Fit Adventure is like that hot girlfriend, and then suddenly she surprises you by wearing hot lingerie...
That metaphor made more sense in my head.
Well, I was going to take a 1-week break before NG+ at Difficulty Level 30, but it seems I can just try out the new content instead! Or, possibly 100% the main game (DREADMILL IS STILL GARBAGE).
Just tried it, it's really fun. Love the fact that they included songs from other games
One more reason why I should buy Ring Fit. The song selection is bit small but it's good. I hope they add more later.
Also, why can't they just make a full blown Splatoon rhythm game spin-off? I'd buy that in a heartbeat.
Really wish I hadn't sold my copy of the game for a tidy profit
Jogging Mode has been the number one fan request for a long time, and it couldn't have come at a better time. I'm not a jogger, but I love that Nintendo did this.
Personally I'm most excited for the rhythm game. Can't wait to try it, but I got the download right after my regular workout, so maybe tomorrow.
This is a great update to an already fantastic game. Way to go, Nintendo!
Nintendo: "That Beat Sabre is really hot right now. Let's copy that and do it without VR."
@ZombieGavinS I've definitely been tempted to sell, seeing as copies are selling for double or triple the standard price right now, but I need the fitness more than I need the money.
I would love to get this update but it is impossible to buy this game at retail and I am not paying near $300 on eBay.
Finally jogging option! I would like an endless jogging more, I hope something like that will be included.
Oh, gosh...!
Looks interesting. 😀
Almost as fun as Para Para Paradise by KONAMI.
Btw, i wonder which song will be the hardest one....
Jogging mode is the most exciting announcement of the direct for me LOL. I've been WANTING a jogging mode. Sometimes you just want to get some cardio and you're too sore or tired for anything else. The new game looks awesome too. I really hope they update with more Nintendo songs cause damn does Nintendo have the library of great music. Put the Smash Sountrack on there for all I care.
@Purgatorium
OMG this is a good idea for a jog mode level. There are levels in the game where you get chased by swarms of birds and have to escape and if they did this with the Guardian behind you instead and the music lol
@Expa0 I hear you, but the music for the Attack on Vah Ruta sequence is one of the most epic music I've listened to in a game. So while yes, most of the music is short samples, there's definitely some music they could pick from in BotW.
SOOOOO happy for this update! Can’t wait to try jogging mode and the new music later on after I finish my work!
@Expa0 It’s Guardian Battle, Molduga Battle, Blight Battle and the Final Battle. It’s pretty intense
I'll have to put some cash aside to pounce on this whenever I see it next.
Wish I could buy this game, but it's been sold out for weeks
The Wii Fit Medley is an amazing touch.
Most exciting part of the mini Direct by far.
Not seen the Direct, but hopefully the female ring voice is less irritating than the male one...
Such a great game/fitness. Looking forward to trying these.
I'd love to own the game but it's just not available for a reasonable price and from a trustworthy seller. Would be a perfect game in this times...
So glad I bought this on release. I've been playing everyday since the lockdown began.
Breath of the wild had music? I thought it was just ambiance.
It's a good free update for sure. The music will make it feel more Nintendo than an indie game they bought and slapped their name on it.
I hope they introduce more Nintendo theme music / well known tunes
@tendonerd The quality of the game is far from indie or small. Although indie games can be pretty amazing and robust. Hollow Knight alone gave me more pleasure and hours of gameplay than anything Triple AAA has in awhile.
Anyone have a full list of the tracks available in this mode?
If you do 3-4 rhythm songs in a row on advanced or super advanced, its more physically demanding than the game itself. Love this free update so much!!! My wife got me RFA as a bday gift on 2/25, talk about lucky. Been such a godsend in this quarantine, whats everyones favorite workout move? I love the arm moves, always feel them the next day.
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