There is no new mainline The Legend of Zelda game released or officially announced for 2025 beyond what’s already available. However, based on recent information, the closest to a “new” Zelda-related title is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, a spin-off game for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release in winter 2025. Here are the key details:

Hyrule Warriors:

Age of Imprisonment: This is a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, developed by Nintendo in collaboration with Koei Tecmo. It focuses on Princess Zelda and characters like Rauru and Sonia from the ancient history portions of Tears of the Kingdom. It’s part of the Hyrule Warriors series, known for its action-packed, hack-and-slash gameplay, and will leverage the Nintendo Switch 2’s enhanced hardware.

Recent Mainline Game:

The most recent mainline Zelda game is The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, released on September 26, 2024, for the Nintendo Switch. It’s a top-down, 2D-style game where you play as Princess Zelda, using a magical Tri Rod to create “echoes” of objects and monsters to solve puzzles and fight enemies. It’s set in the “Downfall” timeline and has sold over 2.58 million copies by November 2024.

Enhanced Editions for Switch 2:

Both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have received enhanced editions for the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, featuring improved resolution, higher frame rates (60fps), HDR support, and faster load times. These are not new games but upgraded versions of existing titles. Echoes of Wisdom and Link’s Awakening also received free updates for Switch 2 compatibility.

Speculation on Future Titles:

Nintendo has confirmed that the next mainline Zelda game won’t be a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom and will likely feature a new Hyrule setting, emphasizing player freedom in an open-world format. Development is underway, but no release date or specifics have been shared, with longer development times expected due to increasing game complexity. Fans speculate it could launch with or soon after the Nintendo Switch 2 in June 2025, following Nintendo’s pattern of major Zelda releases with new consoles.

Rumors and Remakes:

There are unconfirmed rumors of a potential Zelda remake or remaster for the Switch 2, possibly Breath of the Wild or another classic title, based on retail leaks and speculation. However, no official confirmation exists.