Nintendo Switch Online App Adds New Features

Just days before the Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, Nintendo has given its Nintendo Switch Online app a major overhaul, starting with a new name: Nintendo Switch App.

This rebrand marks a notable shift, especially since "Nintendo Switch Online" has long been tied to Nintendo's subscription gaming service. Subscribers enjoy online multiplayer, access to classic Nintendo titles across multiple eras—including NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Nintendo 64 games—and soon, with the Switch 2's arrival, expanded GameCube catalog.

The app's 3.0.1 update not only removes "Online" from its title but also features a cleaner design for improved usability. It now supports Nintendo Switch 2 consoles and GameChat invites, lets users manage friends lists, and sends notifications when friends come online.

One standout feature—at least for me—is streamlined screenshot and video management, with direct uploads now possible.

Below are the complete patch notes, as listed on the App Store.

Nintendo Switch App Update Version 3.0.1 Patch Notes

Key changes include:
The app has been renamed from Nintendo Switch Online to Nintendo Switch App.
Redesigned interface elements.
Added support for Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.
Screenshots and videos from your console's album can now be uploaded.
GameChat invitations are now available.
Enhanced friend features, including friend requests via the app.
Option to receive notifications when friends go online.
Minor optimizations and bug fixes.

The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2—featuring mouse controls—arrives June 5. Check out our guide to every game receiving a Switch 2 Edition and a list of original Switch titles with potential compatibility issues.