Nintendo Unveils Ambitious Gaming Lineup Beyond Switch 2

Nintendo's 2025 Lineup: Beyond the Switch 2

Nintendo's New Releases for 2025 Not Limited to Just the Switch 2

Nintendo's latest financial report unveils a robust strategy for expanding its franchises beyond gaming consoles. This includes new game releases, a highly anticipated console launch, and theme park expansion. Let's delve into the details.

First-Party Titles and the April Nintendo Direct

Nintendo's New Releases for 2025 Not Limited to Just the Switch 2

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

More details are expected during the Nintendo Direct, airing Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. While the focus is rumored to be on the Nintendo Switch 2, fans anticipate further game reveals and teasers. The exact broadcast time will be announced later via Nintendo's official website and social media channels.

Hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's New Releases for 2025 Not Limited to Just the Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is confirmed for a 2025 release, likely in the second half of the year. To build anticipation, Nintendo is hosting "Nintendo Switch 2 Experience" events in 15 global locations (including New York, Tokyo, and Amsterdam) starting in April. While registration for many locations has closed, waitlists are available. Applications for the Japan events remain open until February 20th JST. For further information on event locations, consult our previous article on the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience.

Super Nintendo World Expansion

Expanding its reach beyond gaming, Nintendo is opening a new Super Nintendo World theme park at Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, on May 22nd, 2025. This will be the second Super Nintendo World location in the US, following the Universal Studios Hollywood opening in February 2023. The Orlando park will feature iconic landscapes from Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country. A Singapore location is also planned for 2025, but further details are pending.