It’s the end of the line for Bowser at Nintendo — but the one is who is the “final boss” in a different sense.

Doug Bowser, president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America, announced this week that he will be retiring as of Dec. 31.

“Today, I announced my plan to retire from Nintendo, effective December 31, 2025,” Bowser wrote on X on Thursday. “Nintendo has been an integral part of my life for 44 years, starting with Donkey Kong Arcade as a kid in college. It has been an honor to contribute to this incredible company and bring our beloved characters and worlds to fans through our video games, theme parks, and movie experiences.”

Bowser also wrote that Nintendo Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications Devon Pritchard will take his place.

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