With just days left until Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, Nintendo has given its companion app a major makeover - starting with dropping "Online" from its official name: Nintendo Switch App.
This rebrand marks a significant shift, especially considering "Nintendo Switch Online" had become synonymous with Nintendo's paid multiplayer service. That membership still offers online gameplay plus access to retro classics from NES to Nintendo 64 - and soon GameCube titles arriving with Switch 2 support.
A Fresh Look With Useful Features
The version 3.0.1 update doesn't just simplify the name - it introduces a cleaner interface designed for easier navigation. The overhaul adds full Switch 2 integration alongside handy social features like GameChat invitations and friend list management. You'll even get app notifications when pals come online.
One standout quality-of-life improvement? Screenshot and video management finally gets streamlined, letting you upload captures directly through the app - no more tedious transfers.
Here's everything changing in the overhauled Nintendo Switch App:
Nintendo Switch App Update Version 3.0.1 Patch Notes
- Official name changed from Nintendo Switch Online to Nintendo Switch App
- Complete visual redesign
- Full Nintendo Switch 2 console support
- Direct uploads for screenshots/videos from console album
- GameChat invitation functionality
- Expanded friend features
- New friend requests via app
- Friend online notifications
- Various bug fixes and optimizations
The much-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 - complete with rumored mouse controls - arrives June 5. Catch up on everything coming at launch with our complete Switch 2 Editions game list, and check which original Switch titles might face compatibility issues.
