Nintendo Switch App3.5.0

The Nintendo Switch App smartphone app enhances your online gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch(TM) 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. With this app, you can use friend features and game-specific services for compatible games even when you're not playing! You can also view and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your system.

◆ Check friends' online status

You can check whether your friends are online and see what games they're playing. You can also choose to receive a notification in the app when a friend comes online.

◆ Use your smartphone to add friends

You can add friends via their friend code or a QR code even when you're not using your system.

◆ View your screenshots and videos

You can upload screenshots and videos saved in your Nintendo Switch 2 system's Album to the app, then view, save, and share them.

◆ Access game-specific services

You can use these services to view helpful information related to the supported software! You will also have access to a variety of features that will help take your online gameplay experience to the next level.

Currently, game-specific services are available for these games:

　・ The Legend of Zelda(TM): Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda(TM): Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
　　　・ Get voice guidance to help you reach locations you haven't visited yet
　　　・ Share schematics and items via QR codes
　　　...And more!

　・ Splatoon(TM) 3
　　　・ View the online status of friends playing the game
　　　・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats
　　　・ View upcoming stage schedules
　　　...And more!

　・ Animal Crossing(TM): New Horizons
　　　・ Send custom designs created in Animal Crossing games on the Nintendo 3DS(TM) system to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game
　　　・ Use your smartphone to send messages that appear in-game
　　　・ Check the online status of users set as Best Friends
　　　...And more!

　・ Super Smash Bros.(TM) Ultimate
　　　・ View posted images and videos
　　　・ Queue downloads of user-created stages to play them in your game
　　　・ Get notifications about upcoming events
　　　...And more!

　・ Splatoon(TM) 2
　　　・ Check leaderboards and map schedules
　　　・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats
　　　...And more!

Important Information:
● Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features, including voice chat.
● Active Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required to use certain features.
● Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch system and compatible software required to use app features.
● Compatible smartphone required.
● Persistent internet connection required.
● Data charges may apply.
● May include advertising.

For more information about GameChat, visit support.nintendo.com

◆ Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply. Visit nintendo.com/purchase-terms for more information.

Version History ・ Added the ability to filter and sort uploaded screenshots and videos.
・ Added the ability to delete uploaded screenshots and videos from the server.
・ Added the ability to set the capture date as the save date when saving a screenshot or video to your device. This feature can be configured from the app settings.
・ Other small bug fixes and improvements have also been made. 3.5.0 Sep 3 Bug fixes implemented. 3.4.1 Jun 29 Some improvements have been made. 3.4.0 Jun 10 Bug fixes implemented. 3.3.1 Mar 30 ・ You can now save notes about users on your friend list to help you keep track of who's who. Note contents can be checked and edited from the Friends screen.
・ iOS 26 Screen Time settings are now judged appropriately.
・ Other small bug fixes and improvements have also been made. 3.3.0 Mar 17 ・ The app no longer supports iOS versions prior to iOS 16. iOS devices must have iOS 16 or later to be compatible with this app.
・ The notification received when a friend comes online has been updated to include the name of the software they're using, if applicable.
・ You can now send friend requests to users you've chatted with in a GameChat session.
・ You can now copy the hashtags for a software title. This can be done from the details for a screenshot or video.
・ You can now create a Nintendo Switch App album in the iOS Photos app. To use this feature, enable it from Settings in this app.
・ Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the order of screenshots and videos to change when downloading several at once.
・ Other small bug fixes have also been made. 3.2.0 11/27/2025 Some improvements have been made. 3.1.0 09/08/2025 ・ When sharing screenshots on social media, images will now appear in the order they're selected in the app.
・ Other improvements and bug fixes have also been made. 3.0.3 07/03/2025 Bug fixes implemented. 3.0.2 06/11/2025 ■ The app has been updated
・ The app name has changed to Nintendo Switch App.
・ Elements of the app design have been updated.

■ Nintendo Switch 2 is now supported
・ Screenshots and videos in your system's Album can now be sent to the app.
・ You can now receive GameChat invites.

■ More friend features are now available
・ You can now add friends via the app.
・ You can get notifications when a friend comes online.

Other improvements and bug fixes have also been made. 3.0.1 05/29/2025 Bug fixes implemented. 2.12.0 12/03/2024 Bug fixes implemented. 2.11.0 10/08/2024 Minor changes have been implemented. 2.10.1 06/11/2024 Bug fixes implemented. 2.10.0 05/08/2024 ・ System requirements have been updated to iOS 15.0 or higher.
・ Other minor changes have been implemented. 2.9.0 02/22/2024 iPad horizontal display is now supported. 2.8.0 11/30/2023 Minor changes have been implemented. 2.7.1 11/08/2023 Bug fixes implemented. 2.7.0 08/24/2023 Bug fixes implemented. 2.6.0 07/24/2023 Bug fixes implemented. 2.5.2 06/13/2023 Bug fixes implemented. 2.5.1 05/22/2023 ・ The Splatoon 3 widgets are now accessible on the lock screen in iOS 16.
・ Other minor changes have been implemented. 2.5.0 03/01/2023 ・ The Splatoon 3 widget now supports X Battle.
・ Other minor changes have been implemented. 2.4.0 12/01/2022 Bug fixes implemented. 2.3.1 10/07/2022 ・ You can now use the Splatoon 3 widget within the app, allowing you to check Battle Logs, Stage Schedule, Current Gear, and Album from your device's home screen.
・ Other minor changes have been implemented. 2.3.0 09/27/2022