Nintendo Switch Online

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 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.