2025 Could Be A Huge Year For Super Mario
It's safe to say that the franchise has seen huge success during the Switch's lifespan. Fans of the franchise have been treated to some of Mario's biggest and best games on the Switch, with critically-acclaimed titles such as and. Moreover, the franchise has more recently seen revivals of several dormant series, from to, cementing the Switch as the ultimate console for all things .
After such a momentous run on the Switch, it can be hard to figure out what comes next for the franchise. And yet, 2025 could quite easily become one of the franchise's biggest years in its history, as reaches a huge milestone. Combine that with the huge anticipation for the upcoming Switch 2, alongside the need for new titles in some of the plumber's more successful subseries, and fans could have a lot to look forward to in the year ahead.
In 2025, it will have been 40 years since the original first released in Japan. The NES classic remains one of the best games of all time and one of the most important games in Nintendo's history, helping to propel the company to huge success during the latter half of the 80s and revitalizing the video game industry as a whole. Such a significant title is deserving of recognition, and the upcoming anniversary serves as the perfect opportunity to celebrate the legacy that has made for itself.
Nintendo has made efforts to recognize and celebrate these momentous occasions in the past. Most recently, the 35th anniversary of was full of major releases, including the long-awaited re-release of, and, which put the plumber's most iconic 3D outings in one collection. With this in mind, it's fair to assume that Nintendo will be cooking something to coincide with the 40th anniversary.
It's also worth noting that 2025 looks to be a huge year for Nintendo in general. With a reveal for the Switch 2 coming by March 2025, players could finally get their hands on the new console at some point in the same year. The Switch 2 will certainly need some heavy-hitters upon
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