There is plenty for fans of Nintendo to look forward to in 2025, which will undoubtedly make the year one of the best ever for the company. In addition to what has already been confirmed to be coming in 2025, there are also some compelling rumors regarding future games to take into as well. As a result, 2025 will bring something for everybody from Nintendo, with plenty of major releases being expected in the near future.

Plenty of Nintendo products to be excited about in 2025.

Nintendo Has Some Of Its Most Anticipated Games & News Confirmed For 2025

Several Major Series Are Receiving New Titles

There are several eagerly anticipated Nintendo Switch games coming in 2025, including new entries in some of Nintendo’s most popular franchises. Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are both confirmed to be arriving in 2025, although neither has been given a precise release date yet. Regardless, the announcements of both of these titles caused immense excitement, and they will undoubtedly be among the highlights of Nintendo’s year no matter when precisely they are released.

Another notable addition to the Nintendo Switch library coming in 2025 is Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. The updated title is confirmed to be releasing on March 20, which will finally make the entire Xenoblade Chronicles series available for the console.

In addition to games, there will also be new details released about the Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2025. This impending announcement may focus solely on the specifications of the new console, but many also hope that a precise release date will be provided at the same time. Depending on Nintendo’s launch strategy for the Switch 2, it is entirely possible that the console will be released in 2025 as well, with all of the benefits that it would bring to Nintendo and its customers alike.

Rumors Tease Even More From Nintendo In 2025

Nintendo’s Unannounced Projects Are Just As Interesting As Its Known Releases

Beyond official announcements, there are of course many rumors that also point towards 2025 being an incredible year for Nintendo. For example, in addition to Pokémon Legends: Z-A, some rumors suggest that Pokémon’s core Generation 10 titles will also arrive in 2025. Naturally, this would mark the start of a new era for Pokémon, and would be extremely exciting for any fan of the franchise. Moreover, if the Switch 2 does release this year, the next set of paired titles will presumably be designed for it, likely prompting a dramatic surge in sales for the console as a result.

Meanwhile, a recent leak indicates that there could be a new version of Breath of the Wild coming to Switch 2. Of course, given how strongly the Legend of Zelda title performed on the Nintendo Switch, and with backward-compatability a confirmed feature of the Switch 2, it is unlikely that this potential remake will achieve the same level of success as the original. Nevertheless, the appeal of a remastered version of one of Zelda’s greatest games, along with any new additions that may be introduced, will still be a tempting prospect for many people.

Nintendo Can't Lose This Year

2025 Will Be Full Of Exciting New Releases For Nintendo Fans

Between the already-impressive line-up of releases that have been announced and those that are more speculative, it is already clear that 2025 will be a very successful year for Nintendo. With major titles like the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 and even news of the Nintendo Switch 2 on the way, the company has set up a series of high-interest events throughout the year. Altogether, this amazing list of releases will help Nintendo to maintain a strong level of interest throughout 2025 and ensure that people never have long to wait until the next big thing.

It is also worth noting that there will also inevitably be some major surprises this year, despite the number of recent leaks that Nintendo has experienced. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was one of the biggest surprises in gaming for 2024, especially given that the highly successful title was announced just three months before its release. 2025 will definitely have its own surprise releases as well, which could easily prove to be just as significant as Echoes of Wisdom has been for 2024.

There is no question that Nintendo gave people plenty to both enjoy and look forward to in 2024. Reactions to the announcements of what is to come in 2025 arguably rivaled the actual release of the company’s biggest games of the year, and for good reason. Now, these same announcements promise 2025 will be a thoroughly enjoyable year for those invested in the company’s products. Combined with the many rumors and high chance of surprise announcements, 2025 is sure to be an incredible year for all fans of Nintendo.