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The Nintendo Switch companion app Nintendo Switch Online launches just in time for Splatoon 2

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The Nintendo Switch companion app Nintendo Switch Online launches just in time for Splatoon 2
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During the Splatoon 2 Direct a couple of weeks back we learnt a fair few things about the upcoming game worth getting excited about. Today, the previously mentioned Nintendo Switch Online app launched just in time for S2's release.

If you missed the Direct, Nintendo Switch Online is an app that can help enhance your Switch gaming experience by checking specific services: in this case, SplatNet 2. The app allows you to invite friends to play via social media, and use voice chat while gaming - I guess a little like Discord.

SplatNet 2 lets you keep tabs on battle-related info regarding scores, match results, stages, and the current rankings. Whilst the social media aspect speaks for itself, the voice chat-side is actually pretty interesting if it'll allow for decent connections/uninterrupted audio. Depending on the type of game, you can either play in one chat room or split it into teams to keep your strategies under the rug.

Check out the companion app, Nintendo Switch Online, free to download on the App Store or Google Play now.

Emily Sowden
Emily Sowden
Emily is Pocket Gamer's News Editor and writes about all kinds of game-related things. She needs coffee to function and begrudgingly loves her Switch more than she lets on.