Nintendo's 2025 Gaming Surge: Beyond Switch 2

Nintendo's 2025 Lineup: Beyond the Switch 2

Nintendo's latest financial report unveils ambitious plans to expand its franchises beyond gaming. This article details these initiatives and their implications for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

April's Nintendo Direct: A Glimpse into the Future

The report confirms several first-party titles launching in 2025. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (January 16th) and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (March 20th) are confirmed. Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are also slated for release this year, though dates remain unannounced.

Further reveals are promised during the Nintendo Direct, airing Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. While the focus is expected to be on the Switch 2, fans anticipate new game announcements or teases. Specific broadcast times will be released later via official Nintendo channels.

Hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is also launching in 2025, likely in the second half of the year. To build anticipation, Nintendo is hosting "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" events across 15 global locations (including New York, Tokyo, and Amsterdam) starting in April. Registration for many locations has closed, but waitlists are available. Japan's registration remains open until February 20th JST. See our previous article for more details on event locations.

Super Nintendo World's Expansion

Expanding its IP beyond gaming, Nintendo is opening a new Super Nintendo World theme park in Orlando, Florida's Universal Epic Universe on May 22nd, 2025. This will be the second US location, following the Universal Studios Hollywood debut. The Orlando park will feature iconic landscapes from Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country. A Singapore location is also planned for 2025, though details are limited.