Okay, so picture this: Nintendo drops the Switch 2 and suddenly, the gaming world’s turned a bit upside-down. I mean, who would’ve thought that games from, like, eight years ago would be making waves in 2025? Yep, talking about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—again. But wait, there’s more to this than meets the eye. Or does it?
Seriously, the thing about older games getting a makeover for new consoles—it’s puzzling. Breath of the Wild, a 2017 gem, is now one of the top-rated games of 2025. How? Well, simply because Nintendo decided to sprinkle some magic upgrade fairy dust on it for the Switch 2. And yes, it’s not just compatibility; it’s a full-blown upgrade. Fancy, yeah?
Also, this isn’t just a Breath of the Wild exclusive! Its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, got that special treatment too. Upgrade Packs, they call them, but here’s the kicker—not all DLC is included. Like, really, Nintendo?
So, here’s what went down: MetaCritic’s 2025 high-scorer list got a shakeup. Breath of the Wild ties with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—you know, an actual new game. And right behind them is Blue Prince. The old game’s bumping fresh releases out of the way—lookin’ at you, The Hundred Line.
Oh, and speaking of updates, Tears of the Kingdom might soon be crowned the highest-rated 2025 release, despite being, um, not released in 2025. Confusing yet?
So if you’ve snagged a Switch 2 and felt the urge to revisit Zelda, our guides on Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom might just save you some head-scratching. Or help you discover them for the first time. Either way, they’re awesome—promise.
And thus, the cycle continues. I’m still reeling a bit from how time makes circles with games. But hey, isn’t that what makes it all exciting?
