24 Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Games Coming in 2025 (Complete List)

The Nintendo Switch just keeps getting bigger and better. With over 140 million Nintendo Switch units sold worldwide, 2025 looks ready to blow the lid off with an absolutely stacked lineup of games.

Sure, 2024 gave us some great stuff to play, but 2025? This year is shaping up to be something special. We're getting heavy hitters like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A taking over Lumiose City, and a souped-up version of Xenoblade Chronicles X. Even Professor Layton is making his grand return after a decade away, stepping into the New World of Steam.

I've put together a list of 24 Switch games that have me counting down the days until 2025. From sprawling RPG epics to cozy life sims, there's something here for everyone. Want to build empires in Sid Meier's Civilization VII? Maybe kick back and live that sweet hobbit life in Tales of the Shire? Whatever your gaming appetite craves, 2025's got you covered.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

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Holy shit, it's actually happening. After what feels like forever, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally emerged from its development hell, and I couldn't be more excited. The game's journey hasn't been smooth - Nintendo completely restarted development with Retro Studios in January 2019, but that reset might've been the best thing that could've happened.

That first gameplay trailer from June 2024 hit me right in the nostalgia. Everything I love about Metroid Prime is there - Samus scanning alien artifacts with her Scan Visor, rolling through tight spaces with the Morph Ball, and of course, blasting Space Pirates into oblivion with the Power Beam and Missile Launcher. The combat looks as tight as ever, perfectly balanced with the series' signature exploration.

But here's what really gets me pumped - Sylux is back as the main baddie. Remember that mysterious bounty hunter from Metroid Prime Hunters? Well, now they're leading Space Pirates on raids against the Galactic Federation. Even better, they've got two tamed Mochtroids at their side. That's definitely not something I saw coming.

The game's officially dropping in 2025, and as someone who's been hooked since the series went first-person back in 2002, I can't wait to see what Retro Studios does with it. They built this incredible foundation with the original trilogy, and now they get to push it even further.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

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Right now, Pokemon Legends: Z-A is an enigma. We do know it is likely one of the last marquee games for the Nintendo Switch, that it takes place entirely in Lumiose City, and that it will bring back the beloved gimmick of Mega Evolution. Beyond that, Z-A is uncharted territory.

The game's taking a wild swing at the Pokemon formula. Instead of roaming across vast wilderness, we're diving deep into urban life. Game Freak's crafting this whole story around rebuilding Lumiose City, making it a place where Pokemon and people can actually live together without it feeling forced. It's pretty wild - we've never had a main Pokemon game zoom in on just one city like this.

What's got me really fired up is how the game's shaking things up. That Mega Evolution tease at the end of the trailer? Perfect way to bring back one of the series' best features. But it's more than just that - we're getting this fresh take on Kalos, seeing it in a whole new light. The whole city development angle feels like exactly what the series needs right now.

The Pokemon Company's already confirmed we're getting this worldwide in 2025. And hey, if you're worried about missing out, don't be - they're building this specifically as a complete Switch experience. The most exciting thing about Z-A is that it will show us what Game Freak believes the core tenets of a Legends game to be. Right now, the mystery is exciting.

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

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Xenogears is a game I'll never forget. Ever since, through all their ups and downs, I've been fully onboard the Xeno-inspired train, from Xenosaga to Xenoblade, with no intention of ever letting go. But Xenoblade Chronicles X remains the series' modern white whale for me - the only one I didn't play all the way through because of its ill-fated exclusivity to Wii U. No longer.

The story drops us into 2054, where humanity's getting their ass kicked across the cosmos. After Earth gets wiped out in some nasty intergalactic throwdown, the survivors on the USS White Whale crash-land on this wild planet called Mira. As a member of BLADE, we're building up New Los Angeles (NLA) while exploring five massive continents packed with the weirdest aliens you've ever seen.

This definitive edition isn't just slapping on a fresh coat of paint. We're talking:

• Visuals that actually look like they belong in this decade
• A brand new story chunk that finally deals with that infamous cliffhanger
• Thank god - a completely redone interface that doesn't need the Wii U GamePad
• Actually helpful tutorials that explain what the hell you're doing

The game hits worldwide on March 20, 2025. If you jump in early (before April 6), you'll snag this sweet Exploration Support Package with the Survival Armor Series and some other goodies. But what's really got me stoked? Those Global Nemesis Battles where I can team up with other players. Finally getting to experience this massive sci-fi adventure with modern conveniences - sign me up.

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam

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Remember when puzzle games actually made you feel clever? Well, Professor Layton is back, baby, and this time he's bringing some serious changes to his signature brain-teasing formula.

The biggest shake-up? We're finally getting a fully realized 3D world to explore. No more static backgrounds - we're talking full-on exploration with:

• First-person wandering through Steam Bison
• Real 3D environments to poke around in
• Beefed-up puzzle mechanics that use the space
• The ability to spot hints and characters way off in the distance

The story's got me pretty hyped too. We're heading to this place called Steam Bison, America, where everything runs on these wild steam-powered contraptions. Get this - it's all happening just one year after the mind-bending events of Unwound Future. And who's our big bad this time? Some spooky cowboy ghost called Gunman King Joe. Yeah, you read that right.

Level-5's locked in a worldwide release for 2025. While they're keeping the exact date under their top hat for now, here's what's got me excited - they brought in QuizKnock, these puzzle-crafting wizards, to design all the brain-teasers. If that doesn't scream "quality puzzles," I don't know what does.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

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Man, I've sunk so many hours into the Wii version of this game, and now Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is ready to steal my time all over again in 2025.

This beast packs 80 levels across nine worlds, and let me tell you - every single one's got something special cooking. One minute you're swinging through vines, the next you're white-knuckling it through a rocket ride or hanging on for dear life in those classic minecart sections. The best part? They've stuffed in all the good stuff from both the Wii and 3DS versions.

Nintendo's thrown in some sweet quality-of-life upgrades too:

• A Modern Mode that gives you three hearts instead of the brutal two from the original
• Cranky Kong's shop got a serious inventory upgrade
• You can now haul around nine items per level instead of scraping by
• DK and pals got a serious fur upgrade - you can practically count the hairs

The whole game's gotten a visual overhaul that makes DK Island pop like never before. Those character models? They're rocking fur details that would make Tropical Freeze jealous.

Mark your calendars for January 16, 2025. And hey, if you're in North America, pre-ordering from GameStop nets you this sweet DK Barrel Pen Holder. Not gonna lie, I kind of want that barrel on my desk.

Tales of the Shire

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You know what sounds absolutely perfect right now? A cozy life sim where I can live out my Hobbit dreams in Tales of the Shire. Second breakfast, anyone?

Tucked away in the peaceful town of Bywater, we're getting the chance to help build up a proper Hobbit village in Hobbiton. And yes, you better believe I'm spending hours in that character creator - from perfectly styled foot-hair to choosing just the right personality quirks for my little Hobbit self.

The game's packed with all those delightful little touches that make Hobbit life so appealing:

• A cooking system that lets me chop, season, and fry up a feast worthy of Bilbo himself
• Hobbit holes I can decorate however I want, no grid restrictions to cramp my style
• Seasonal farming that'll keep my garden bursting with crops and flowers
• Plenty of peaceful spots to fish and forage for ingredients

The cooking really gets me excited - it's not just throwing ingredients in a pot and calling it done. I'll need to actually think about how I'm preparing everything if I want to impress the neighbors at dinner parties.

The game hits on March 25, 2025, and it's coming to pretty much everything - Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC through Steam. I can't wait to settle into this peaceful slice of Middle-earth, where my biggest worry will be whether I've baked enough pies for the local festival and if my garden's looking nicer than the Gamgees'.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time

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You know what's wild about Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time? It's taking the cozy life sim formula and throwing time travel into the mix. That's either genius or crazy - maybe both.

The game's got this sweet Quick Life Change system where I can hop between different jobs faster than a Slime changes shape. And movement? They've finally let us loose:

• Scaling cliffs like it's no big deal
• Taking a dip in any river or lake we spot
• Hopping on mounts when walking just won't cut it

The multiplayer's gotten a serious upgrade too - we can team up with up to 4 players online or locally. Even better, there's this two-player local co-op thing with a buddy named Trip. Perfect for those couch co-op sessions I've been missing.

Here's where things get interesting - we're heading to Ginormosia, the biggest chunk of land the series has ever seen. These weird things called 'Strangelings' are popping up everywhere, supposedly possessed by spirits. And get this - we're actually raiding the past, grabbing stuff from 1,000 years ago to fix up our present-day island.

The game was supposed to drop in October 2024, but now we're looking at April 2025. Extra dev time usually means good things though. Level-5's not being shy about it either - they're calling this their "largest open world in the Fantasy Life series". That's a pretty big promise, but I'm here for it.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

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Holy crap, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma looks absolutely gorgeous. The way they've woven Japanese aesthetics into every corner of this world has me itching to explore every inch of it.

The combat's getting a serious glow-up with this Earth Dancer system. We're talking Bows and Talismans that actually let us purify corrupted lands. But here's what really gets me excited - we're not just planting turnips anymore. Now we're rebuilding entire villages, playing fantasy city planner to lure in new residents. That's the kind of depth I've been dying to see in these games.

The story's got me hooked too. Picture this: the eastern nation of Azuma, once this thriving paradise, gets absolutely wrecked by something called the Celestial Collapse. Everything's shattered, runes are going haywire, and the gods themselves have peaced out. Guess who's gotta fix this mess? Yeah, that's where we come in as Earth Dancers.

The game drops on May 30, 2025, and they're giving us options. You can grab the Standard Edition for $59.99, but that Limited Edition at $99.99 is calling my name. Check out this swag:

• This gorgeous art book
• Official soundtrack CD
• Traditional Japanese folding fan (how cool is that?)
• Woolby plush keychain (because who doesn't need more plushies?)

Between the seasonal villages, Japanese festivals, and fully-voiced characters to befriend, this game's hitting all my sweet spots. There's something special about rebuilding a broken world and bringing communities back together. Man, 2025 can't come fast enough.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake

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You know what's wild? Dragon Quest I & II basically wrote the rulebook for JRPGs, and now they're getting that gorgeous HD-2D treatment for 2025. We're talking about the games that started it all, bundled up with some serious modern love.

Square Enix isn't just slapping a fresh coat of paint on these classics. They've actually thought about what modern players need:

• Difficulty settings that won't scare off newcomers
• Thank god - autosaves after battles
• Towns you can actually navigate without getting lost
• Combat menus that don't feel like they're from 1986

The HD-2D style? Absolutely stunning. Square Enix and ARTDINK somehow managed to make these games look modern while keeping that classic Dragon Quest soul intact. Walking through Alefgard again with all this fancy lighting and detail - it's like seeing an old friend who's aged really, really well.

The collection's hitting pretty much everything in 2025 - PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and Steam. What's really clever is how they're positioning this after Dragon Quest III's story. Perfect jumping-on point if you've never touched a Dragon Quest game before. And trust me, you want to touch these games.

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds

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Well, this came out of nowhere. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds just dropped at The Game Awards 2024, and I've got to admit - it's looking way more interesting than I expected.

SEGA's cooking up something weird with this one. They're calling it a "distinct racing mechanic" that lets you zip between dimensions. The SEGA Asia website spilled some details about where we'll be burning rubber:

• Standard land and sea tracks (because why not both?)
• Sky-high aerial courses
• Space races (very Shadow the Hedgehog)
• These wild time-warped circuits that bend reality

Speaking of Shadow, our edgy friend's front and center in that teaser trailer. Makes sense - Hardlight Studios is behind this one. You know, the folks who did that Apple Arcade version of Team Sonic Racing. Betting we'll see the usual suspects show up too - can't have a Sonic racing game without the blue blur himself.

SEGA's keeping the exact release date under wraps, but we know it's hitting in 2025. They're going big with this one, launching everywhere at once:

• Nintendo Switch
• PlayStation 4/5
• Xbox One/Series X|S
• PC (Steam and Epic Games Store)

That portal-hopping mechanic they showed off has me curious. Could be just what the kart racing genre needs - lord knows we've seen enough regular racetracks to last a lifetime.

Holy Horror Mansion

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Level-5's cooking up something seriously weird with Holy Horror Mansion, and I'm here for it. Think Yo-kai Watch but with the spooky dial cranked up to eleven. As someone who's played way too many RPGs, this ghost-crafting adventure looks unlike anything I've seen before.

You're playing as this kid named Ten Lordland - already a fantastic name - who lives in this mansion sitting on top of his grandma's apartment building. The whole thing kicks off when you find this creepy camera in a locked room, and suddenly you're knee-deep in ghost shenanigans. When these spooks show up, you're throwing down in turn-based battles that actually look pretty slick.

Here's where it gets wild - the game's got these different ghost types that do some pretty cool stuff:

• There's this green ghost that's basically a supernatural body snatcher, possessing objects to make collectible monsters
• A blue ghost lets you play mad scientist, smooshing objects together to make "chimeras"
• And that ghost camera? It's like Fatal Frame meets Pokemon Snap

Level-5's not messing around - they're calling this their biggest cross-media project ever. We're getting some kind of showcase in Spring 2025 to spill the beans on merch and other media stuff. They're being weirdly coy about which platforms it's hitting, but they keep hammering home this whole "family" theme. As for when we'll actually get to play it? Level-5's giving us that classic "coming soon... maybe not THAT soon" tease. Real helpful, guys.

Lunar Remastered Collection

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Remember Lunar? Those JRPGs that actually made you laugh while saving the world? Well, they're back, baby! The Lunar Remastered Collection is bundling up both Silver Star Story Complete and Eternal Blue Complete into one nostalgia-packed package.

The combat still hits that sweet spot - you're not just picking commands from a menu, you're thinking about speed, distance, and position like some kind of fantasy chess master. And those battle cries? Fully voiced in both Japanese and English, making every special move feel like an anime highlight reel.

These remasters aren't just slapping a filter on some old sprites either:

• The PS1 pixel art's been rebuilt for widescreen, and it looks gorgeous
• Those classic animated cutscenes? Now in HD with crystal clear audio
• Battle speeds you can actually adjust (thank god)
• French and German support joining English and Japanese, because everyone deserves some Lunar love

Mark your calendars for April 18, 2025. If you're old school like me, grab that physical edition for $54.99. It's got this killer reversible cover from Toshiyuki Kubooka himself. The best part? All these modern touches make these classics actually playable in 2025 without losing what made them special in the first place.

The Stone of Madness

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Well, here's something deliciously dark for 2025. The Stone of Madness isn't your typical sneaking game - it's this wickedly clever tactical stealth thing that's been living rent-free in my head since I first saw it.

Picture this: you're in this creepy 18th-century Spanish Monastery, juggling five prisoners who are desperate to get the hell out of there. Each one's got their own bag of tricks, and you'll need every single one of them to survive. The isometric view lets you play puppet master, watching all the horror unfold from above.

The game's got some seriously cool tricks up its sleeve:

• Your escape artists can:
  • Sling spells around
  • Take out targets all quiet-like
  • Keep guards chasing shadows
  • Stun spirits (because why not?)

But here's the really twisted part - each character's got their own mental demons to wrestle with. Poor Eduardo's scared of the dark, and Alfredo? Our priest friend loses it around dead bodies. Day and night actually matter too. Daytime's your friend - guards are easier to fool. But night? That's when the real nightmare fuel comes out, testing everyone's grip on sanity.

This psychological horror show kicks off on January 28, 2025, hitting Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC all at once. The whole thing's painted in this gorgeous, creepy style inspired by Francisco De Goya's artwork - you know, the guy who basically wrote the book on painting nightmares.

Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Edition

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Holy crap, Guilty Gear -Strive- is finally hitting Switch in 2025. Arc System Works' gorgeous fighter squeezed onto Nintendo's hardware? Sign me up.

The Switch port isn't cutting corners either. We're getting the whole package:

• A meaty 6-hour Story Mode that's basically an anime series
• All the training stuff to git gud
• Arcade and Survival modes when you're feeling antisocial
• Real deal online with rollback netcode (praise be!)

And yeah, those ridiculous anime graphics and wild animations? They're all here, whether you're playing on your TV or trying to sneak in matches during your lunch break.

The roster's absolutely stacked - we're talking 28 fighters, the biggest lineup in GUILTY GEAR history. From Sol "Why Am I Still The Main Character" Badguy to Season 3's fancy vampire boy Slayer, everyone's here.

Mark your calendars for January 23, 2025, and get ready to drop $59.99. No crossplay with other platforms (boo), but at least that sweet rollback netcode means Switch players won't be fighting underwater. Oh, and if you're a Dizzy fan? She's dropping as free DLC in February 2025. Now that's what I call a Valentine's gift.

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist

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You want a proper dark Metroidvania? ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is about to deliver 35 hours of haunting goodness. This isn't your typical happy-go-lucky adventure - we're diving deep into some seriously atmospheric territory.

The combat's gotten a massive overhaul from the first game, and holy hell does it look good. We're talking ten different abilities, each with three alt-fires - that's 30 ways to wreck stuff. While you're exploring these massive open areas, you'll be:

• Hunting down gold and machine parts for the blacksmith
• Piecing together the story through scattered relics
• Finding new paths in that classic Metroidvania style
• Mixing and matching four abilities to create your perfect loadout

The story? It's wild. You're playing as Lilac, this Attuner who's trying to save these things called Homunculi. See, these artificial beings were supposed to help civilization, but some nasty underground fumes drove them completely bonkers. The whole thing kicks off in this creepy underground lab where you're not just trying to figure out what happened to Lilac's memories, but what turned this whole kingdom into a nightmare.

Mark your calendars for January 22, 2025 - that's when this beauty hits Switch and other platforms. Between the gorgeous 2D art, smooth-as-butter animations, and a soundtrack that'll give you goosebumps, this game's shaping up to be something special.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure

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You know what's absolutely adorable? Hello Kitty Island Adventure is bringing its sugary sweet life sim goodness to Switch in 2025, packing over 80 hours of heartwarming content. And yeah, I'm not even trying to play it cool - this game looks ridiculously charming.

We're getting eight whole areas to explore, from the depths of mysterious oceans to these dreamy floating sky islands. The whole setup is classic cozy game stuff - there's this abandoned island that needs fixing up, and who better to help than Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll themselves?

Want to know what's got me grinning? Check out all the cute stuff we can do:

• Whip up treats at cooking stations
• Make perfect little presents for friends
• Fix up cabins however we want
• Hunt down hidden puzzles everywhere
• Catch adorable critters and tend to gardens

But here's the real kicker - you can drag your friends along for the ride. Team up, snag some special bonuses, and snap pics of all your adventures together. The seasons actually matter too, bringing different events and birthday parties throughout the year.

The game hits Switch on January 30, 2025. They're throwing in all the good stuff from the Apple Arcade version - we're talking over 100 hours of content thanks to those free updates. And don't worry about missing out on features - the Switch version's got everything the other platforms have. Now that's what I call a proper port.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

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Look, I love me some Civilization, but what Firaxis is doing with Civ VII has me both excited and nervous. This isn't just another sequel - they're basically rebuilding the whole damn thing from the ground up.

The biggest shake-up? This new three-age structure that's got everyone talking. Each era - Antiquity, Exploration, and Modern - comes with its own civilizations and completely different ways to play. And for the first time ever, we can pick leaders separately from civs. That's the kind of freedom I've been wanting since Civ III.

They're finally making this beast more approachable too:

• A tutorial that actually explains things
• Gameplay systems that make sense
• Cross-platform multiplayer (finally!)
• Rivers you can actually use for strategy

The Switch version's handling things a bit differently - 4 players max in the earlier ages, bumping up to 6 when you hit the Modern age. But hey, at least we get full cross-play with other platforms. No more playing in our own little Nintendo sandbox.

Game drops February 11, 2025, but here's a pro tip - grab the Deluxe or Founder's Edition and you can start conquering five days early on February 6. That Founder's Edition's looking pretty sweet too - available until February 28, 2025, packed with the Tecumseh and Shawnee stuff, plus whatever leaders and civs they cook up post-launch.

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

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Remember when Tomb Raider got weird? Like, really weird? Well, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is bringing Lara's darkest adventures back from the vault, and I'm here for it.

We're getting three full games that pushed the series into some wild territory:

• The Last Revelation: Lara vs an angry Egyptian god? Yes please
• Chronicles: Everyone thinks Lara's dead, so here's some spooky stories
• Angel of Darkness: That time Lara went full noir detective in Paris

The best part? They're not just slapping these games onto modern consoles. You can play with new controls that actually work, or stick with the classic tank controls if you're a masochist. Oh, and that mythical 'Times Exclusive' level from Last Revelation? Finally available to everyone after all these years.

They've even thrown in this fancy Photo Mode with all the poses from the first trilogy remaster plus some new ones. The whole collection keeps that darker vibe these games were famous for - trust me, these aren't the lighthearted tomb raids from the early days.

This triple dose of classic Lara drops on February 14, 2025 for just $29.99. Pre-order if you want to save 10%. And yeah, it runs at 4K/60fps on modern consoles. Time to raid some tombs in style.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

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In late 1988, Ninja Gaiden arrived on the NES, blowing millions of players away—myself included—with its fluid movement, scorching soundtrack, and—most notable for the era—its thrilling cutscenes. Now, we're getting a new 2D Ninja Gaiden, and holy hell does it look good.

The Game Kitchen's taking everything we loved about classic Ninja Gaiden and cranking it up to eleven. You know that perfect feeling of picking up an old NES game and just getting it? That's here. But they've layered in all these modern touches that make the combat sing. Sure, you can jump in and start slicing, but mastering every move? That's gonna take time.

Here's the wild part - while Ryu's off doing his thing in America, demons decide it's the perfect time to crash Hayabusa Village. We're playing as this new kid, Kenji Mozu, who's got to step up and save his home. And damn, does it look gorgeous:

• Pixel art that makes the NES look like an Etch A Sketch
• All your favorite enemies, rebuilt from the ground up
• That brutal Ninja Gaiden feel we all know and love

The game's dropping in Summer 2025, hitting everything at once. Nintendo Switch Online subscribers? You're getting it day one. Between The Game Kitchen and Dotemu working together on this, I'm betting both old-school ninjas and newcomers are gonna find something to love here.

Date Everything

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Okay, this is either the most brilliant or most bonkers game I've seen for 2025. Date Everything takes the dating sim genre and just goes completely off the rails with it. The setup? You lose your customer service job to AI (ouch, too real), then get these weird "dateviator" glasses that let you romance... literally everything in your house. Yes, really.

You're wandering around this fully 3D house where that chair you've been meaning to replace might become your next love interest. We're talking 100 datable characters here - from some smooth-talking sunglasses named Skylar to a vacuum cleaner called Hoove (who probably sucks at relationships, sorry, couldn't resist).

The sheer amount of content here is kind of mind-blowing:

• 1.2 million words and 70,000 voice lines (that's like 12 novels worth!)
• Over 11,000 hand-drawn images (someone's hand must be tired)
• At least 3 endings per character (including bad breakups with your toaster)
• 4 hours of music, with every potential lover getting their own theme

They've even got this absolutely stacked voice cast - Felicia Day, Johnny Yong Bosch, and Gray DeLisle are all in on this beautiful madness. And depending on how you play your cards, these household items might become your soulmate, best friend, or sworn enemy.

The game drops on February 14, 2025 because of course it does - Valentine's Day is perfect for dating your furniture. It was supposed to hit in October 2024, but they pushed it back to make those 3D environments extra sexy. You'll be able to find love across Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. What a time to be alive.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

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You know what's wild? Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is cramming eight legendary fighters into one package, and I can't stop thinking about it.

Check out this lineup of absolute bangers:

• Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro
• Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001
• Capcom Fighting Evolution
• Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER
• Power Stone
• Power Stone 2
• Project Justice
• Plasma Sword: Nightmare of Bilstein

The best part? Every single game's getting that sweet rollback netcode treatment. We're not just talking straight ports either - they're throwing in:

• Training Mode that you can actually customize
• 14 different languages (fancy!)
• Save states because we're not savages anymore
• All those display options and button remapping you'd expect

The whole package drops in 2025 for $39.99, and you can grab it digital or physical. Get this - we're talking 4-player local chaos and somehow they've figured out how to do 9-player online battles. First time these classics have hit modern hardware too, so yeah, my Switch library's about to get a lot more crowded.

Mario Kart 9

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Holy shit, that Nintendo Switch 2 reveal just dropped a bomb on us. Mario Kart 9 isn't just another sequel - we're talking 24 players in a single race. That's double the chaos, double the blue shells, double the friendships ruined.

The Mario Bros. Circuit track is absolutely massive. We're getting this wild four-lane highway that actually needs all that space for the increased player count. And the karts? They've gone completely nuts with the customization:

• Rosalina's got this sick snowmobile with special treads
• Peach is zipping around on a scooter
• Bowser's rocking a quadbike that looks way too cool

The character roster's exactly what you'd expect from a Mario Kart, plus some nice surprises. The trailer showed off:

• Mario and Luigi (duh)
• Peach and Daisy
• Bowser and Wario
• Yoshi and Toad
• Rosalina and Pauline
• Even Baby Mario and Baby Luigi are back to terrorize us

The game's hitting in 2025, right after that Nintendo Switch 2 Direct they've got planned for April 2, 2025. Looks like it might be a launch title for the new hardware, which makes total sense - Mario Kart 8 Deluxe didn't just do well, it became the fifth best-selling video game ever with over 73 million copies. That's absolutely bonkers.

Super Mario Odyssey 2

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Remember how Super Mario Odyssey just nailed everything it tried to do? Well, Super Mario Odyssey 2 looks ready to take all that magic and crank it up to eleven.

The biggest game-changer? Luigi's jumping in for proper co-op action. But what's really got me excited is this N64 Express hub they've cooked up - it's like three whole train cars of Nintendo nostalgia we can explore between jumps. We're talking:

• Decorating your cabin with all your kingdom-hopping souvenirs
• Unlocking minigames as you progress
• A restaurant car with some killer views
• Finding collectibles to power up the train itself

They're throwing ten whole kingdoms at us this time, and each one's got its own collection of goodies and secrets to uncover. Some of these places are pulling from wild inspiration - we're talking everything from ancient religions to straight-up geek culture. Each area's hiding six collectibles too, so there's always something worth poking around for.

The game's dropping in Spring 2025, right when everyone's buzzing about that new Nintendo hardware . The timing's not exactly subtle, is it? Oh, and these rumors about customizing both the inside and outside of the Odyssey ship? If that's true, I'm going to lose hours just making my perfect ride. Spring 2025 can't come fast enough.

Animal Crossing Switch 2

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New Horizons absolutely exploded - we're talking 44 million copies sold. That's bonkers. So yeah, I've been wondering what Nintendo's cooking up for the next Animal Crossing, and I've got some thoughts.

First up, thank god - looks like we're finally getting multiple save files. That whole "one island per console" thing drove everyone nuts, right? But that's just the start. We're looking at:

• Eight-player multiplayer shenanigans
• Some kind of cross-platform stuff (fingers crossed)
• Even more ways to make your island exactly how you want it

They're not just slapping new furniture into New Horizons and calling it a day either. All that cooking and crafting stuff is getting expanded, and we can still design our little paradise through all the seasons. But here's what's got me really excited - they might be bringing back some City Folk vibes, giving us more urban areas to explore and more ways to hang out with other players.

Now, don't get too excited just yet - industry folks are saying we won't see this until 2026. That's a six-year gap after New Horizons, but honestly? That's probably a good thing. More development time usually means more polish, and with the Switch 2's beefier hardware, they can really push what's possible in our little virtual paradise.

Conclusion

Man, 2025 is shaping up to be absolutely wild for Switch owners. We're getting these massive heavy-hitters like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A pushing what the system can do, while stuff like Tales of the Shire and Date Everything are just out here being wonderfully weird and creative.

What really gets me is how there's something for everyone. Want to test your reflexes? Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is ready to kick your ass. Need to chill? Hello Kitty Island Adventure has got your back. Even the remasters are going above and beyond - Tomb Raider IV-VI isn't just slapping on some HD textures, they're actually making these classics play better. And Xenoblade Chronicles X? They're throwing in a whole new story chunk because why not?

The Switch is going out with a bang in 2025. Between racing against 23 other maniacs in Mario Kart 9 and rebuilding Lumiose City in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, my free time is basically dead. But you know what? That's exactly how I want it. Nintendo's proving once again they know how to balance the classics we love with fresh ideas we didn't know we needed. 2025 can't come soon enough.