Nintendo’s Switch 2 Could Still Cut Through 2025’s Busy Schedule

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Nintendo's Switch 2 Could Still Cut Through 2025's Busy Schedule

Key Takeaways

  • Nintendo Switch 2 faces tough competition from highly anticipated non-Switch games slated for 2025 launch.
  • Some 2025 games could potentially release Switch 2 editions, but exclusives like Death Stranding 2 likely won’t.
  • The Switch 2 could benefit from upcoming Nintendo exclusives like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can’t help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation regarding the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. On one hand, the console promises to deliver a gaming experience that rivals the best in the industry, but on the other, it seems to be stepping into a minefield of highly anticipated games slated for release in 2025.

At first, there was speculation that the new Nintendo Switch 2 would debut around early 2025. However, whispers of production delays hint at a possible later release date. Despite these rumors, the increasing flood of information about the Nintendo Switch 2 seems to indicate that its arrival is becoming increasingly likely.

If Nintendo plans to release Switch 2 in 2025, it might need to put in extra effort to stand out amidst increasing competition. As we move closer to 2025, an growing number of highly anticipated games are either slated for launch or delayed from 2024 to the following year. This could potentially overshadow the initial response towards the console. Yet, there’s always a chance for Switch 2 to break through the clutter.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Could Still Make a Name for Itself in 2025

2025 Already Has a Massive Lineup of Highly Anticipated Non-Switch Games

Although not all 2025-launching titles have been assigned a specific release date as of now, there’s already quite a lineup of eagerly awaited video games that might vie for players’ focus when the Nintendo Switch 2 arrives. Here are some non-Switch games that have already captured and sustained the interest of many gamers even before we step into 2024:

  • Assassin’s Creed Shadows (February 14)
  • Avowed (February 18)
  • Borderlands 4 (TBA)
  • Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (TBA)
  • Dune Awakening (TBA)
  • Fable (TBA)
  • FBC Firebreak (TBA)
  • Ghost of Yotei (TBA)
  • Grand Theft Auto 6 (TBA)
  • Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (February 11)
  • Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (February 21)
  • Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra (TBA)
  • Monster Hunter Wilds (February 28)

Some of 2025’s Biggest Games Could Announce Switch 2 Editions

Although the year 2025 promises a bustling schedule of video game launches, the potential success of the Nintendo Switch 2 could be boosted if some late-breaking announcements are made about upcoming blockbuster titles releasing on the new console as well. However, games that have already been confirmed as exclusives for their respective platforms, such as “Death Stranding 2,” “Avowed,” “Ghost of Yotei,” and “Fable,” will likely not be ported to the Switch 2. Additionally, there are some non-exclusive titles that may prove too demanding for the Nintendo Switch 2’s capabilities, like “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” and “Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.

It’s possible that some games coming out in 2025 could be compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 due to their franchise history. For instance, while it hasn’t been officially confirmed, Borderlands 4 might be playable on the Switch 2, considering all previous Borderlands games are available on the current Switch. Similarly, Monster Hunter Wilds could potentially debut on the Nintendo Switch 2, given that other Monster Hunter games have been released for the first Switch.

The Nintendo Switch Has Two Noteworthy Exclusives Launching in 2025

To put it simply, when the potential Nintendo Switch 2 hits the market in 2025, it will surely profit from two highly-anticipated exclusive games: “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” and “Pokemon Legends: Z-A”. The former hasn’t received an official release date yet, but it’s expected to launch after a significant gap of nearly 18 years since the last “Metroid Prime” game. The latter, “Pokemon Legends: Z-A”, is eagerly awaited as well, following the favorable response to its precursor, “Pokemon Legends: Arceus”.

2025 might just be the year where we witness the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2, if rumors hold true. The question remains, though, will it manage to shine amidst the cacophony of blockbuster games set to release next year? I’m keeping my fingers crossed that some of the non-exclusive titles launching in 2025 will offer a fighting chance for the Switch 2. At least, we know that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A are slated to grace the original Nintendo Switch, with potential appearances on the Switch 2 as well.

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2024-10-26 15:33