THE Nintendo today launched on the American App Store another application aimed at its new console, the Nintendo Switch.
The application, called Nintendo Switch Online, was developed to “improve the online experience in compatible games on the console” in the words of the company itself. It allows players to communicate via chat (general or team), invite people to play online games, create teams and more.
For now, the app is only available for Splatoon 2, a sequel to the fun third-person shooter that became popular on Wii U. In the app, players will be able to access SplatNet 2, where they will be able to see online game statistics, such as results and rankings of starts / phases. In addition, users will be able to invite friends to play Splatoon 2 in private battles (Private Battles), league battles (League Battles) and battles "Splatfest" on the social networks.
The ability to play online, however, will only be available for free as the only game Splatoon 2. That's because the company plans to release a full version of the Nintendo Switch Online service only in 2018, which will require a subscription of $ 20 per year or $ 4 per ms to access online gaming functions for titles that support it. In addition, the service will bring several other new features such as playing titles from the company's oldest consoles, such as the hugely successful Super Mario Bros. 3, Dr. Mario, among others.
It is always good to remember that, to take advantage of these features, it is necessary to have the console (d!), A stable connection to access the app and also a Nintendo account. Users must be over 13 years of age to download and use the app.
The game Splatoon 2 will be released tomorrow (7/20), so even though the app already appears on the American App Store to be downloaded for free, it is not possible to log in yet, only when the game is actually released.
via MacRumors
