Nintendo Switch Online App Update Unveils New Features

With just days remaining until the Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, Nintendo has completely revamped its Nintendo Switch Online app, starting with a major name change to simply Nintendo Switch App.

This represents a significant rebranding move, especially since "Nintendo Switch Online" has been synonymous with Nintendo's subscription service for years. The service currently offers online multiplayer access, classic game libraries spanning NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64 systems, and (with the Switch 2 launch) will soon include new GameCube titles.

The version 3.0.1 update brings more than just a name change - it introduces a sleeker interface design and improved functionality. The app now fully supports Nintendo Switch 2 systems and adds GameChat invitation capabilities. Users can manage their friends list directly in the app and opt to receive notifications when friends come online.

A particularly welcome improvement is the enhanced media management system, allowing direct uploads of screenshots and videos from your console to the app.

Here are the complete update details from the App Store:

Nintendo Switch App Update Version 3.0.1 Patch Notes

• App renamed from Nintendo Switch Online to Nintendo Switch App
• Redesigned interface with updated visual elements
• Added Nintendo Switch 2 system support
• New capability to upload screenshots/videos from console album
• GameChat invitation functionality implemented
• Enhanced friend management features including friend notifications
• Ability to add friends through the app
• Various performance improvements and bug fixes

The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 - featuring its distinctive mouse controls - officially arrives next week on June 5. Check out our complete guide to all Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games, along with a list of original Switch titles that may face compatibility issues on the new system.