In 2025, numerous thrilling new Nintendo Switch games will attract enthusiasts. Kicking off the year, the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD released on January 16, offering players a visually enhanced platforming adventure with 80 levels of jungle-swinging fun, playable solo or in local co-op.

Following closely, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist released to gamers on January 22. This exploratory 2D action RPG invites players to deepen bonds with companions in a hopeful journey through a world of grief and sorrow, serving as a sequel to ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights.

On January 23, Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles became available again after undergoing remastering work for its twenty-fifth anniversary celebration. The re-release features both couch co-op mode and training rooms along with bonus levels and arcade cheats and power-ups that delivered an authentic original experience, bringing full entertainment back to Nintendo players.

The game will present 13 new characters to play as in addition to including Jar Jar Binks while giving players lightsaber color options between original game colors and accurate screen representations. Looking ahead, Xenoblade Chronicles™ X: Definitive Edition will be released on March 20, 2025. The definitive version intends to present the comprehensive original world and complex storytelling elements to additional players through visual and functional game enhancements. Nintendo Switch enthusiasts can look forward to a thrilling year in 2025 thanks to their platform's diverse lineup together with promised new hardware.

FAQ

When is the Nintendo Switch 2 expected to be released?

The Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, 2025 will deliver more details about the Nintendo Switch 2 which debuts later in the year.

Will the Nintendo Switch 2 be backward compatible with original Switch games?

Nintendo Switch 2 compatibility technology will extend support to games from previous Switch systems allowing gamers access to their existing library.

What are the announced launch titles for the Nintendo Switch 2?

Confirmed games for the Nintendo Switch 2 include Synth Beasts and Yooka-Replaylee. Additionally, titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4 are anticipated to be cross-generational releases.

Which notable video games for the first Nintendo Switch system will release in 2025?

Notable upcoming games for the original Nintendo Switch in 2025 include Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist, and Xenoblade Chronicles™ X: Definitive Edition.