Nintendo Switch App

The Nintendo Switch App is designed to help enhance your online gameplay experience on Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch. With this app, you can use friend features and game-specific services even when you're not playing! You can also view and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your console. ◆ 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 smart device to add friends You can add friends via their friend code or a QR Code even when you're not using your console. ◆ View your screenshots and videos You can upload screenshots and videos saved in your console's album to the app, then view, save and share them. ◆ Game-specific services You can access various features designed to enhance your online experience for supported games. 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 　　　・ Receive 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 Nintendo 3DS to Animal Crossing: New Horizons 　　　・ Use your smart device to send messages that appear in-game 　　　・ View the online status of your Best Friends 　　　・ And more! 　・ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 　　　・ View posted images and videos 　　　・ Queue downloads of user-created stages to play them in your copy of the game 　　　・ Receive notifications about upcoming events 　　　・ And more! 　・ Splatoon 2 　　　・ Check leaderboards and map schedules 　　　・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats 　　　・ And more! Attention: ● A Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch console and supported software are required to use the service. ● A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use some of the features of this app. ● You must have a Nintendo Account for ages 13 and up in order to use some of this app's features. ● Permanent internet connection required for use. ● May contain advertisements and product placement. ● Please see support.nintendo.com for details about the GameChat feature. QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED in JAPAN and other countries.