The infamous Mii champion Lucía is back to challenge players in Switch Sports Resort

If you spent any time playing Wii Sports Resort, the name Lucía likely triggers a specific, frustrated memory. As reported by Kotaku, the legendary table tennis champion has returned in the newly released Switch Sports Resort, and she is just as difficult to defeat as she was years ago.

Lucía is a Mii who has appeared in Nintendo’s Wii series games since the original Wii Sports. While she was a relatively mediocre athlete in that debut title, she really hit her stride in Wii Sports Resort. Within that game, she became an absolute beast at table tennis, serving as the final NPC Champion that players had to defeat to master the sport. Her return in the successor title, Switch Sports Resort, has brought that same high-level challenge back to modern hardware.

The return of a legend

When Switch Sports Resort was first announced in June 2026, fans expressed concern regarding the game’s roster. There was initial lamentation over the lack of Miis, with some players feeling that the Sportsmate avatars—which had largely replaced Miis in the preceding Nintendo Switch Sports—were colonizing the sacred Mii territory of Wuhu Island. However, the release of the game confirmed a partial return for Mii NPCs. Players are now able to adjust their game settings to increase the frequency of Miis, effectively allowing them to replace the newer Sportsmate avatars entirely during their matches.

Despite this visual victory for fans, the excitement surrounding Lucía’s return is mixed with genuine dread. Social media has been flooded with clips of players struggling to win even a single point against her. The difficulty spike is so significant that some players are reporting genuine physical strain. One user noted via social media that they had to apply a compress to their arm and go to bed after enduring over an hour of nonstop, high-intensity matches against the NPC.

Community reaction has been polarized, with some players feeling nostalgic for the Wii era and others feeling immediately jaded upon encountering the difficult opponent. Online forums are now filled with inquiries asking if anyone has successfully bested her, with players turning the quest to defeat Lucía into a communal—albeit painful—experience.

Why it matters

For long-time fans, Lucía represents a bridge back to the classic Wii-era challenge that defined a generation of casual gaming. While the game provides options to customize the appearance of your opponents, the presence of these high-difficulty beast NPCs serves as a major skill check for anyone looking to master the table tennis mode. If you are diving into Switch Sports Resort, be prepared for a steep challenge when you reach the top of the competitive ladder. Players are currently sharing their strategies and commiserating over their losses online, documenting the extreme effort required to secure just one point against the champion.