What We Know About Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots

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About a year ago, a close friend convinced me to join them at a driving range. Now, at this point in my 30 odd years of life, my only experience with golf has been Mario Golf on the Nintendo 64. That, and complaining when my grandmother wanted to watch women’s golf on the TV. Imagine my surprise when I teed up on the driving range and got that first “oh yeah” drive. If you play golf, you know – the perfect sound, the perfect arc, watching the little ball soar towards the horizon. Magic. But here’s the problem. Golf is impacted by weather. It can rain. The sun can scorch you on the green. The owners of the golf course tell you it’s closed because it’s January and there’s snow on the ground. Any number of reasons will keep you off the course. How do you itch that scritch then? I think I have something that I am looking forward to: Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots.

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is a video game series that spans all the way back to 1997. Initially a product of Camelot Software Planning, the series has seen many developers and many hands. Now, the upcoming September 2025 release to this series sits with HYDE and the larger publisher, Bandai Namco. Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots was officially announced at the March 2025 Nintendo Direct, with an additional announcement on the launch date in June 2025.

As a new golf enthusiast, as well as an avid video gamer, here are some of the points that are really selling me on this game:

The Playstyle

One of the biggest aspects of golf video games is having to factor in real weather conditions. Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots not only includes such elements into the playstyle of the game, it gives it a realistic feel! Yes – you do in fact pick a little grass to get a sense of where the wind is going.

Your shot control also matters. Your speed, your angle, the club, the addition of spin. All combine to a recipe that will (hopefully) get you on the green. But what Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots adds is some of the more silly elements that make the game more enjoyable. Giving your ball the ability home into the hole, repeated backspins to try and nail that par shot. Ultimately, you’re going to have full control over the style of play that you want to try while playing this game.

The Drip and The Cast

I know that many of you are like me. How much customization can I exercise for my avatar/character? Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is going to feature an absolute GLUT of customization for all the varied characters that you can play as.

Not only is there going to be drip, but with over 25 playable characters, the variety is going to be honestly endless. And HYDE have added a cool element to this new game – loyalty. The more you play as a character, the higher your loyalty, and the more you’ll be able to access custom abilities unique to that character.

Boost Items will also be a thing too! Each of these unique items will allow unique customization to your character’s skills. By doing so, you will truly have your own unique character.

What Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots has also included is caddies! The more trust that you are your caddy build together, the more you’ll be able to get special tips, as well as support skills, during gameplay.

Variety of Levels Galore!

This upcoming release to the Everybody’s Golf series will also feature a wide swath of course options. Several different course regions, unique weather conditions, and time of day will all add up to truly unique games each time you tee up.

There’s also several Playmodes available! Try out tournament play to challenge better and better golfers. There’s also multiplayer modes – both couch co-op, as well as online play, for up to four players.

Lastly – four unique game modes that will simply add absolute chaos to each hole and each course.

Everybody's Golf Hot Shots modes — So many modes of play to chose from!

Colorful Mode – Each hole will have a smattering of colored squares. Some will help. Some will hinder. You’ll have to play properly to get the edge over your opponents.
Scramble Mode – Take turns hitting the ball and develop your strategy to take out the other team.
Survival Golf – Based on your score on each hole, you’ll lose another club in your bag. Can you imagine putting…with a 3 Iron?
Dokkan Golf – There’s bombs all over the course – that’s all you need to know.

And now…we wait!

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is slated for launch on September 5th, 2025 and will be coming to PC (Steam), PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. As an additional pre-order bonus, gamers will be able to play golf as their favorite pellet-munching sphere, Pac-Man!