Overview
- The Switch 2’s Online App will maintain a design reminiscent of the original Switch console.
- Its icon will be positioned at the bottom left of the main menu, featuring rounded corners.
- Users who subscribe to the Expansion Pack will unlock access to the GameCube app and exclusive benefits.
On April 13, Nintendo unveiled insights into the Nintendo Switch Online App for the upcoming Switch 2. While the app retains familiar elements from its predecessor, enhancements tailored to the new system’s user interface and exclusive features are also prominently displayed.
This announcement arrives less than two months prior to the anticipated June 5 launch of the Switch 2. Building on the solid foundation of the original Switch lineup, the new console promises significant technical upgrades and exclusive content for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers. Among the exciting features are the Nintendo Switch 2 editions of popular titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, as well as an enticing GameCube app at launch, which will feature classics including F-Zero GX and The Wind Waker.
Dedicated to simplicity, the user interface of Switch 2 mirrors that of its predecessor. The official Nintendo Japanese site has showcased the initial look at the Switch Online app design for the Switch 2. As detailed by reports from NintendoLife, the app can be accessed by selecting the icon located at the bottom left of the main menu, adjacent to the GameChat icon. New users will be greeted by a Welcome screen upon entering the updated app.
First Glimpse of Switch Online App on Switch 2
- The design of the Nintendo Switch Online App on the Switch 2 is aligned with that of the original Switch.
- Icon placement remains at the bottom left of the main menu interface.
- Features a rounded corner aesthetic consistent with Switch 2’s overall user interface.
- Users can access profile icons and subscription details easily via the app.
The left side of the menu showcases options for Cloud Save Backups, Missions, and Subscription management. Swappable tabs using the L and R buttons on the home page enhance navigation. Additionally, player profiles are presented prominently in the upper left corner, allowing for customizable user icons much like the original Switch experience.
By selecting the Nintendo Classics menu option, users will access a compilation of all console apps available to Nintendo Switch Online members, including current games on offer. Subscribers of the Expansion Pack will particularly benefit from the addition of the GameCube app on their Switch 2, retaining all previous benefits from the original console’s version. Moreover, there are promises of additional titles being introduced to the GameCube library over time.
Priced at $50 annually, the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack has increasingly proven its worth. With a promising lineup of features, it will be interesting to see what further benefits Nintendo has in store for Switch 2 users.