Nintendo has unveiled its 2025 Year in Review, offering players a detailed snapshot of how they spent their time across both the original Nintendo Switch and the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2. Released on January 13, 2026, the recap arrived later than usual—but with an important upgrade: it includes December 2025 playtime, making this the most complete annual summary Nintendo has produced.
The interactive report is available through Nintendo’s official website and requires users to sign in with their Nintendo Account. Once logged in, players are guided through a personalized breakdown of their year, starting with the first game they launched in 2025 and extending to total hours played, number of titles tried, and the games that dominated their time on each console.
A fuller snapshot of how players gamed in 2025
At its core, the Year in Review functions as a month-by-month ledger of activity. Users can see which month logged the most hours, how playtime fluctuated over the year, and how individual games contributed to those totals. Nintendo also categorizes play habits by genre, offering a snapshot of each player’s “gaming style” based on what they played most.
This year’s edition adds a few social and celebratory touches. Players are invited to select their favorite game of 2025 and share a summary card on social media using the #NintendoSwitch2025 hashtag. Those who purchased a Switch 2 during the year are greeted with a congratulatory message, a small flourish that many users have shared online.
Some fans have noted subtle quirks—particularly how playtime is divided between Switch and Switch 2 versions of the same title—but the feature has largely been embraced as a nostalgic look back. For longtime users, the review also allows access to historical data stretching back to the Switch’s 2017 launch, with an optional downloadable video that visualizes years of play in one timeline.
Switch 2’s first year and what comes next
The timing of the recap underscores how pivotal 2025 was for Nintendo. The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025, quickly becoming a focal point of the company’s ecosystem despite a relatively modest launch library. Early first-party releases included Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The system also attracted high-profile third-party and indie titles such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, Cyberpunk 2077, and Star Wars Outlaws, with monthly releases beginning as early as April 2025.
The Year in Review closes by looking ahead. Nintendo offers users a free downloadable 2026 calendar, while also pointing to a growing slate of upcoming games for Switch 2. Titles mentioned in recent roadmaps include Mario Tennis Fever, The Duskbloods, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Resident Evil Requiem, and 007 First Light. There is also renewed chatter around a potential, lower-cost upgrade tied to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a franchise that continues to draw sustained engagement years after release.
The recap is currently available in Europe and North America, though Nintendo has acknowledged that heavy traffic has caused slow loading times during peak hours. For many players, the wait has been worth it. Unlike previous years—when December sessions were left out—the delayed rollout means every late-night match and holiday marathon made it into the final count.
By combining nostalgia, social sharing, and a nod to the Switch 2’s strong start, Nintendo’s 2025 Year in Review serves both as a record of a busy gaming year and a bridge to what comes next. With a new console finding its footing and a packed release schedule ahead, the company is clearly signaling that 2026 is meant to build on the momentum players now see reflected in their own stats.
