Unveiling the Future: Is Miiverse Still Relevant in 2025?

It undoubtedly indicates something about the console that the question ‘y cant metroid scoot?’ stands out as one of the most unforgettable nostalgic gems from the Wii U era.

Don’t get me wrong – while the initial messaging was flawed, the GamePad’s standout experiences never really materialized, and the console itself was sluggish and bulky, I still cherished my Wii U. However, with Nintendo spending the last eight years picking apart its remains and making its iconic titles available on 150 million additional consoles, many recollections created by the devoted Wii U crowd are now blended with the shinier ‘Deluxe’ iterations.

Reflecting on Wii U-related memories, it’s Nintendo Land, Affordable Space Adventures, possibly ZombiU, especially the remarkable Super Mario Maker, and Miiverse that linger in one’s memory. And if you were to sum up the latter in a single image, it would be this one:

Ahhh. Can you feel that? That’s your nostalgia gland kicking in. Indeed, as the Wii U edges closer to becoming a relic of the past, I’ve noticed a growing surge of interest and fondness – and that’s fantastic! It was an entertaining device with some quality games and creative features, especially Miiverse. Simpler times, right? Better times, perhaps…

Wait, let me pause you there. As the world crumbles and our news feeds make us long for The Good Ol’ Days™, it’s easy to yearn for the quaintness and charm of Nintendo’s social media venture. The fun little Miis gathering around games in your plaza! The delightful screenshots and innocence of the posts! The crisp white and radiant green aesthetic and the amazing artwork! Even the ‘bad’ posts were enjoyable, weren’t they?

Um, maybe not. Perhaps the last decade has dulled our senses to it, but despite the charm, Miiverse was undeniably a clunky platform; a walled garden brimming with poor opinions and a confusing mix of naive Nintendo fans, seasoned trolls, and youngsters rushing to post without a second thought.

There have been whispers suggesting Nintendo is looking to go social once more with a new platform. It has been proposed that the elusive ‘C’ button could lead to some new social hub, yet wild speculation about a TikTok-style platform named ‘Vidmiio’ has consistently raised our collective eyebrows here at NL. Are we not social enough already? Don’t people remember what happened last time? Do you really think Nintendo wants that again!?

While watching some old videos regarding the subject, I stumbled upon the insightful Alex-from-Nintendo-Lifestyles discussing Miiverse just before its demise. Although he noted its community of creatives as a standout feature, he generally didn’t extract much else from the platform. When asking around the NL office for Miiverse experiences, aside from a nostalgic, distant gaze, the service doesn’t play a significant role in our memories.

“I honestly don’t think I ever utilized it,” came one response. “Pointless, but endearing,” was another, referring to Wii’s entertaining collection of ‘channels’ in the same breath. “Wii Weather Channel was the best.” Indeed it was, but in 2025 it’s not something we are eager to see make a return on Switch, and Miiverse falls into that same category.

Perhaps we were all a bit too old for it. Perhaps that walled garden was a safe space for a younger generation to express themselves, engaging with and discovering a platform that, although monitored by Nintendo, still managed to surprise and astonish at times.