Nintendo's financial report unveils an array of exciting initiatives set to expand their beloved IPs. Dive in to discover what these initiatives entail and their implications for the eagerly awaited Nintendo Switch 2!
Nintendo Highlights Upcoming Releases In Report
Nintendo Direct In April
Nintendo's latest financial report reaffirms several first-party titles set for release in 2025. Two highly anticipated games, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on January 16th and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on March 20th, are scheduled to launch in the first quarter. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond are slated for release this year, though specific dates remain undisclosed.
While no other projects have been announced yet, fans can look forward to the Nintendo Direct scheduled for Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025. The exact broadcast time will be announced later via Nintendo's official website and social media channels. Although the focus will primarily be on the Nintendo Switch 2, enthusiasts are eager for reveals or teasers of Switch 2-exclusive titles.
Nintendo Switch 2 Experience Ahead Of Launch
The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch later this year. According to the financial report, the console's release is expected in the second half of 2025, with live in-person Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events kicking off in April across 15 global locations, including New York, Tokyo, and Amsterdam. While most event registrations have closed, fans can still join a waitlist for a chance to secure a ticket. For the Japan leg, ticket applications are open until February 20th JST.
For more details on the event and its locations, check out our comprehensive article on the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience.
Super Nintendo World Expands To Orlando, Florida
Nintendo is broadening its horizons with the opening of a new Super Nintendo World theme park in the United States. Set to launch on May 22nd, 2025, at Universal Orlando Resort’s Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, this marks the second Super Nintendo World in the country, following the initial opening at Universal Studios Hollywood in February 2023. Visitors can immerse themselves in the vibrant worlds of Super Mario Land and the lush landscapes of Donkey Kong Country from day one.
Furthermore, Nintendo plans to introduce Super Nintendo World to Universal Studios Singapore in 2025, though further details on this expansion remain forthcoming.
