The Nintendo Switch App smartphone app enhances your online gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. With this app, you can use friend features and game-specific services for compatible games even when you're not playing! You can also view and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your system.
◆ Check friends' online status
You can check whether your friends are online and see what games they're playing. You can also choose to receive a notification in the app when a friend comes online.
◆ Use your smartphone to add friends
You can add friends via their friend code or a QR code even when you're not using your system.
◆ View your screenshots and videos
You can upload screenshots and videos saved in your Nintendo Switch 2 system's Album to the app, then view, save, and share them.
◆ Access game-specific services
You can use these services to view helpful information related to the supported software! You will also have access to a variety of features that will help take your online gameplay experience to the next level.
Currently, game-specific services are available for these games:
・ The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
・ Get voice guidance to help you reach locations you haven't visited yet
・ Share schematics and items via QR codes
...And more!
・ Splatoon™ 3
・ View the online status of friends playing the game
・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats
・ View upcoming stage schedules
...And more!
・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons
・ Send custom designs created in Animal Crossing games on the Nintendo 3DS™ system to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game
・ Use your smartphone to send messages that appear in-game
・ Check the online status of users set as Best Friends
...And more!
・ Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate
・ View posted images and videos
・ Queue downloads of user-created stages to play them in your game
・ Get notifications about upcoming events
...And more!
・ Splatoon™ 2
・ Check leaderboards and map schedules
・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats
...And more!
Important Information:
● Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features, including voice chat.
● Active Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required to use certain features.
● Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch system and compatible software required to use app features.
● Compatible smartphone required.
● Persistent internet connection required.
● Data charges may apply.
● May include advertising.
For more information about GameChat, visit support.nintendo.com
◆ Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply. Visit nintendo.com/purchase-terms for more information.
