Nintendo is set to reintroduce its Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program, now compatible with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Applications for this limited playtest open next week and will be accessible to subscribers of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, with only 40,000 slots available globally. The contents of the playtest will remain confidential, although details from the previous test leaked online. Participants must be 18 years or older and reside in select countries, including the US, UK, and several European and Latin American nations. Nintendo emphasizes the importance of secrecy regarding the test software and encourages private communication within participant groups. This iteration of the playtest is expected to explore gameplay reminiscent of a creative block-building experience similar to Minecraft.

What is the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program about?

The Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program allows a limited number of subscribers to test new software features confidentially, providing feedback that shapes future updates and features of the platform.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is poised to enhance the gaming experience from its predecessor, with improved hardware and innovative software offerings. The original Nintendo Switch revolutionized gaming with its hybrid portable-console design and has remained immensely popular since its release, thanks to a varied game library and continuous updates. The excitement surrounding the new console builds on this legacy, with fans eager to see how Nintendo expands its vernacular in the gaming universe.