Nintendo 2025 Recap: Discover Your Playtime on Switch and Switch 2 from Last Year
We’re already a few weeks into 2026, but Nintendo is taking a moment to reflect on the past year with its annual year-in-review for 2025. Typically, these summaries drop in December, but this time, Nintendo decided to roll out the Switch wrap-up in January without providing a specific reason.
Your Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review is now available! This personalized recap not only highlights your gaming hours but also includes your December playtime, so those countless hours spent in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might just make it onto your most-played list. The summary details how many games you played on both the Switch and Switch 2, breaks down your playtime month by month, and evaluates your favorite genres. You can even select a standout game from the year and share a graphic that encapsulates your gaming stats. Plus, there’s a free 2026 calendar available for download at the end.
If you’re eager to dive deeper, Nintendo’s website offers access to your Switch data dating back to the console’s launch in 2017. If you scroll all the way down, you can snag a video that showcases this data.
2025 was a significant year for Nintendo, marked by the successful launch of the Switch 2 in June. The early months of the Switch 2 saw popular titles like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Indie sensations such as Hollow Knight: Silksong and Hades 2, along with third-party hits like Cyberpunk 2077 and Star Wars Outlaws, also joined the Switch 2’s impressive lineup. Looking ahead, Switch 2 owners can expect to revisit the addictive world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons with an affordable upgrade. Other exciting titles on the horizon include Mario Tennis Fever, The Duskbloods, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, alongside third-party games like Resident Evil Requiem and 007 First Light.