Most Anticipated Nintendo Games Coming This Year

Get ready, Nintendo fans! The upcoming Nintendo games are going to make this year a thrilling ride. Whether you have a Nintendo Switch OLED or a Nintendo Switch Lite in your hands, or are waiting for the mythical Nintendo Switch Pro to arrive, there is something for everyone. Let’s get started!

Takeaways

• Upcoming Nintendo games include Xenoblade Chronicles X, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4.
• A new Mario Kart and 3D Mario game might be on the way, though not officially confirmed.
• The Nintendo Switch Pro rumors are still swirling, with a possible new console on the horizon.
• Nintendo Direct news could bring even more surprise game reveals this year.

No matter what, 2025 is going to be an exciting time for Nintendo Switch updates and new releases!

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition

This is a great way to play this open-world game without having to dust off your Wii U. You’ll love mechs and massive alien landscapes. This is a game you must play. Prepare to spend 100+ hours exploring Mira, while pretending that you are productive in real-life.

Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Mega Evolutions will be returning to Kalos! This game will fulfill your dreams if you enjoyed Pokemon Legends Arceus, but wished there were more cities. You can’t expect Pikachu will pay for your Lumiose city rent.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Since this announcement, some fans may have finished school, found jobs and started families. Guess what? Finally, it’s happening! Samus returns, and she brings some serious first person action to the Nintendo Switch Exclusive Games list.

New 3D Mario Game (Maybe?)

Nintendo hasn’t confirmed this yet, but it’s a fact that if there’s a new console update coming, Mario will be right behind. Expect Mario to be a major player, whether it’s Odyssey 2, Galaxy 3 or something completely new.

A Possible New Mario Kart

Nintendo has been suspiciously silent about Mario Kart game announcements, but we hope for a brand new entry. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the only game that has carried the series since almost a decade. It’s time for something new before our Joy-Cons break down from overuse.

Holy Horror Mansion

This cute but spooky adventure comes from the creators of Yo-Kai Watch. It has a lot to offer. Imagine Luigi’s mansion with ghost-hunting photographs. Who wouldn’t love to meet adorable spirits and also scream in terror?

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong has returned! Technically, he’s never been gone, but it is a brand new remastering of the Wii classic. Now that the motion controls have been removed (thank goodness), we can enjoy minecart levels again in HD.

What Nintendo Drops From Nowhere

Let’s face it, Nintendo loves surprises. You might be scrolling through Nintendo Direct and suddenly discover a new Zelda or Kirby. This is what makes Nintendo Switch updates exciting!