Nintendo Switch App

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.