Missing Wii Sports Games

This is a list of all of the missing sports and games in Nintendo Switch Sports that were included in previous Wii Sports titles. Read on to find out more about each sport, why there were not included, and if they will be added in the future!

All Missing Sports from Previous Games

Though a few fan favorite sports are making their return in Switch Sports, many previous sports in the franchise will not be available in the game upon release.

List of All Missing Sports
Baseball	Boxing	Air Sports
Archery	Basketball	Canoeing
Cycling	Frisbee	Power Cruising
Table Tennis	Wakeboarding	-

Baseball

First Appearance	Wii Sports

Baseball was a fan favorite sport that was in the original Wii Sports game. However, it did not make it to its sequel, Wii Sports Resort. In this game, you use the Wii remote to swing a bat at thrown baseballs or throw baseballs at another batter.

Boxing

First Appearance	Wii Sports

Just like Baseball, Boxing was also one of the original five sports in the original game that was also not included in Wii Sports Resort. The goal of boxing to knockout your opponent, which can either be another player or an NPC, by lowering their health meter.

Air Sports

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

Air Sports is a game in Wii Sports Resort that comprises of three different sports: Skydiving, Island Flyover, and Dogfight, which all take place high above Wuhu Island.

Archery

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

In Archery, you goal is to hit a target with your arrow by using your Wii controllers like a bow. There are also secret items located in some of the stages of the game that you can collect by shooting arrows at them.

Basketball

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

Basketball is one of the few mainstream sports that first debuted in Wii Sports Resort. Just like in actual basketball, you need to score more points than your opponents by shooting more balls through the hoop.

Canoeing

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

Canoeing is one of the three water sports added in Wii Sports Resort. Using your Wii controllers, you will need to paddle the boat to the finish line within a set time limit or before your opponent finishes the race.

Cycling

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

Cycling will involve many NPCs around the island as you compete in a race around the island. You can also play with another a player on the same bike or in two different bikes.

Frisbee

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

There are two modes for Frisbee in the game. The first mode lets you throw the Frisbee at your dog for them to catch it. The second mode is a game of frisbee golf where you will need to shoot your frisbee into eighteen holes.

Power Cruising

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

Power Cruising is another water sport added to Wii Sports Resort. In this game, you need to drive a jet ski and pass through all the goals in the course within the set time limit.

Table Tennis

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

Table Tennis has similar mechanics to the original Wii Sports Tennis, but in a smaller scale. The Mii character will also automatically move towards the ball, but the player will need to control the direction of the hit.

Wakeboarding

First Appearance	Wii Sports Resort

Wakeboarding is one of the water sports that was added in Wii Sports Resort. Just like in actual wakeboarding, you will be pulled by a boat which lets you glide over the water. You score points by performing different types of tricks.

Are Golf and Swordplay in the Game?

Two more sports that you will not see in the game upon release are Golf and Swordplay. This is because Golf will added to the game in Fall of 2022 as part of a free software update, while Swordplay has been renamed to Chambara, which is more accurate to its Japanese roots.

Why Weren't They Included?

Possible Free Software Updates or DLC

Since Golf will be added in a future Free Software Update this Fall, there is a good chance that more sports will be added to the game after release. However, this does not mean that all added sports would be free since Nintendo could possibly transition to paid DLC content after the announced updates.

Upcoming Free Software Updates

Different Theme from Previous Games

Because Wii Sports Resort is themed around a resort or country club, many of its sports include water and air sports that are commonly played in that setting. Based on clips from the trailers, Nintendo Switch Sports looks to have a more modern city theme, so its sports will likely follow this style.

Nintendo Switch Sports Related Guides

News and Game Info

Latest News
Release Date & Editions	Pre-Order Bonuses
List of Trailers	Switch Sports Online Play Test
Is Mii Matt in Switch Sports?	Missing Wii Sports Games
Is Free Roam Possible?	Review and Evaluation
Differences from Past Games	-
Game Features
Character Creation Guide	How to Farm Points
Multiplayer Features	Online Pro League
How to Create & Use Miis	Alternate-Color Mode
How to Play Solo	Do You Need Nintendo Switch Online?
Online Play Penalty	-
Software and Hardware Guides
How to Download and Install	Free Software Updates
Leg Strap Update	Switch Sports Accessories
Controller Support	Switch Lite Compatibility