Until March 31, 2026, a Nintendo Online membership is not needed to access GameChat.

Afterward, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.

GameChat is required to share games online, which is only included in the paid Nintendo Online membership.

Donkey Kong from Donkey Kong Bananza next to an image of Ingot Isle

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025.

Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games.

A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

The Tarnished riding Torrent in a screenshot from Elden Ring, shown here on the screen of a Switch 2 over a fiery background showing the insignia of the Elden Ring.

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Switch 2 beside Wii and SNES Consoles

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025. Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025. Confirmed as backwards compatible, it will play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. A full reveal is pencilled in for April 2, 2025.

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