With just days remaining until the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5, Nintendo has overhauled its Nintendo Switch Online app, beginning with a significant name change to simply Nintendo Switch App.
This rebranding marks a major shift, especially since "Nintendo Switch Online" has been synonymous with Nintendo's premium multiplayer service. The membership typically includes online play functionality along with access to classic Nintendo titles spanning four decades - from NES and SNES to Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and (with the imminent Switch 2 release) the new GameCube collection.
The v3.0.1 update doesn't just remove the "Online" designation - it also features a complete visual refresh for improved usability. The app now fully supports Nintendo Switch 2 systems and introduces GameChat invitations. Additional social features include friend list management and optional notifications when friends come online.
A standout improvement - particularly for power users - is the streamlined media management system, allowing direct uploads of screenshots and gameplay videos from your console to the app.
Here are the complete patch notes as listed on the App Store:
Nintendo Switch App Update Version 3.0.1 Patch Notes
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The app has been updated
The app name has changed from Nintendo Switch Online to Nintendo Switch App
Visual design elements have been refreshed
Added support for Nintendo Switch 2 systems
New capability to upload console screenshots/videos directly to the app
Implemented GameChat invitation functionality
Enhanced social features including:
● Expanded friend management tools
● New friend addition option
● Configurable online notifications
Various performance improvements and bug fixes
The Nintendo Switch 2 - featuring its signature mouse control functionality - makes its worldwide debut next week on June 5. Check out our comprehensive guide to all Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game upgrades, along with our curated list of potential backward compatibility issues for original Switch titles.
