MotoGP 25 announced for Nintendo Switch, first details [update: new trailer]
February 27: MotoGP 25 will be released on Nintendo Switch, Milestone announced today. We also have a release date of April 30, 2025.
MotoGP 25 is the latest entry in the racing and sports series. Milestone says that it will contain “all the riders and tracks of the 2025 season from the most exciting sport on earth, MotoGP, as well as Moto2 and Moto3.” Brno in Czechia and Balaton Park in Hungar are among the included tracks.
Further details can be found in the following overview:
The brand-new Training Sessions feature is one of the biggest novelties of the new chapter of the franchise. Just like real riders, players will have the opportunity to enjoy some riding time away from the competition, mastering their craft and improving their skills in the Motard, Flat Track and Minibikes disciplines, experiencing dedicated challenges set in original tracks immersed in beautiful environments.
Regardless of players’ skill level, the new MotoGP 25 allows everyone to express their racing passion with the new Arcade Experience, a simplified racing experience available in all game modes and all types of bikes. This option offers a more accessible approach to the game for those who are less familiar with motorcycle simulation but want to feel the thrill of pushing to the limit. It’s not just physics, in the new game it will be possible to see and feel every detail thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and renewed bike sound, realized with dedicated live recording sessions of the original bikes to truly immerse players into the world of MotoGP.
Finding lots of fans in the previous chapter, the Riders Market and the FIM MotoGP Stewards are back. That’s not all, a new Bike Development System will give players more control over the evolution of their bikes through the season, alongside the challenge of managing social relationships in the paddock to take fans deeper into the life of a real rider.
Once again, the community will be able to free their creativity with the game editors. From the helmet editor – where one of the players’ designs even became a real helmet worn by Maverick Viñales’ during last September’s San Marino GP – to the racing number, butt patch, sticker editor and the new podium emotes. Everyone will be able to personalize their virtual rider.
We’ve got the first trailer for the game below.
Announcement Trailer
There are plenty of other MotoGP games on Nintendo Switch, including last year’s entry. Find coverage of that one here.
April 15: A new trailer has dropped, attached below. We also have the latest set of details.
The brand-new Race Off game mode will add variety to the gameplay by letting players train with three different bike types. Available in both career and single event modes, each bike class features unique physics and handling for riders to sharpen their skills:
- Motard: A fast bike useful for mastering speed and handling.
- Flat Track: An off-road motorcycle that challenges players to keep control even in low-grip conditions.
- Minibike: A small but precise two-wheeler that requires high accuracy to be mastered.
MotoGP25 also marks the introduction of two types of riding physics, which will allow everyone to race according to their preferences. The Arcade Experience is perfect for players who want to jump straight into the action without sacrificing authenticity. With simplified bike handling and no need to worry about setups for fine-tuning, it offers accessible gameplay that still reflects the core spirit of MotoGP. The Pro Experience instead promises to be the pinnacle of simulation. Players will be able to tweak numerous elements such as bike settings, tire management, riding aids, electronics, and fuel consumption. This is a more refined experience for players seeking more realistic gameplay.
One of the new standout features is a refined Bike Development System that gives players more control over performance improvements. Team communication will be fundamental as players suggest changes to the team engineers in dedicated debriefs and post-race meetings. Once the bike has been modified based on the player’s input, they can be tested in designated sessions.
MotoGP25 introduces major audio upgrades, with custom sound design that make bikes roar louder, making for the most immersive in the franchise.
Off the track, rivalries are more visible with the revamped Social Relationships Management. A new HUD will help players track competitors’ status and predict their behaviors as rivalries evolve. The updated FIM MotoGP Stewards are now aligned with the latest regulations and will monitor on-track conduct. Players must pay attention to their behavior and results as they will directly influence opportunities in the Riders Market during the off-season.
Finally, the new chapter of the MotoGP franchise unleashes the creativity of its players through in-game editors, from the helmet to the sticker, the race number and the butt patch, up to the new podium emotes.
