Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review is live – what’s inside

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Nintendo has published the Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review – a personalized recap that compiles a player’s activity across Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for the past year. The announcement was posted on January 13, 2026, alongside an official website where users can view their data. The experience highlights games played in 2025 and provides an overview of play patterns. Players can also mark a personal Game of the Year within the recap. Additionally, the tool extends beyond 2025, surfacing a user’s entire Switch play history from their first day on the platform.

What the 2025 recap includes

The Year in Review aggregates personal play information for the 2025 calendar year. Nintendo describes a breakdown that looks not only at which games were played but also at how they were played, presented in a viewer-friendly recap format. The site is designed to be a straightforward way to revisit a player’s year with clear, shareable summaries.

Cross-platform coverage

The recap spans both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, combining activity from the two systems into a single view for 2025. That unified approach helps players see their year holistically if they used more than one Nintendo console during the period.

Social features and a favorite pick

• Favorite of 2025: Users can select one title as their personal standout game of the year.
• Hashtag support: Nintendo references the official #NintendoSwitch2025 tag for those who choose to share their recap highlights publicly.

Beyond a single year: lifetime history

In addition to the 2025 snapshot, the site lets players explore their full Nintendo Switch timeline, dating back to the first day they started playing. This longitudinal view places the latest year in context, showing how individual habits and libraries have evolved over time.

At a glance: core elements of the recap

Below is a concise breakdown of the main elements Nintendo highlights for this Year in Review. The table summarizes what players can expect when they load into the experience.

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Availability and link

The 2025 Year in Review was announced on January 13, 2026. The official portal is available at: https://year-in-review.nintendo.com/en-us/. Nintendo’s post frames the recap as a look back on the year while pointing toward future releases and ongoing play.

Final takeaway – a clean snapshot of your 2025 play

The Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review consolidates a player’s year into a single, accessible recap – spanning both Switch generations, offering a favorite-game selection, and unlocking a lifetime timeline. For players, it’s a simple way to see what defined their 2025 and how it fits into their broader Switch journey.