With just days remaining until the Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, Nintendo has overhauled its Nintendo Switch Online app, starting with a significant rebrand to Nintendo Switch App.
This marks a major shift, particularly since "Nintendo Switch Online" has long been tied to Nintendo's subscription service for online gaming. The membership provides multiplayer functionality for cooperative or competitive play, along with access to classic Nintendo titles spanning four decades—including NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon (with Nintendo Switch 2's launch) the GameCube library.
Version 3.0.1 not only simplifies the app's name but also introduces a redesigned interface for improved usability. The update adds support for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and GameChat invitations. Users can now manage their friends list directly in the app and opt to receive notifications when friends come online.
One standout improvement—especially for content creators—is the streamlined media management, allowing direct uploads of screenshots and videos from your console to the app.
Below are the complete patch notes from the App Store:
Nintendo Switch App Update Version 3.0.1 Patch Notes
- The app has been renamed from Nintendo Switch Online to Nintendo Switch App
- Updated visual design elements
- Added support for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles
- New ability to upload screenshots/videos from console album to app
- GameChat invitation functionality added
- Enhanced friend management features
- New friend addition capability via app
- Option to receive app notifications when friends come online
- Miscellaneous performance optimizations and bug fixes
The Nintendo Switch 2—complete with rumored mouse controls—officially arrives next week on June 5. For deeper insights, check out our guide to every confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 Edition title, along with a curated list of original Switch games potentially facing compatibility issues.
