Changes Coming to Nintendo Switch’s Twitter Integration

Nintendo recently announced that they will be discontinuing the integration of the Switch with Twitter on June 10. This decision will have a significant impact on some specific games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 2, and the upcoming Splatoon 3. Players will no longer be able to post screenshots directly from their Switch to Twitter, affecting the overall social media experience within these games.

Changes in Gameplay

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the feature that allowed players to post from the Switch’s album to Smash World in the Nintendo Switch Online smart device app will be removed. This means that users will have limited options when it comes to sharing their in-game achievements with their friends and followers on Twitter. Similarly, in Splatoon 2, players will no longer be able to post to Twitter from the mailbox in Inkopolis Square, affecting the way they interact with the game’s community.

Moreover, characters and posts displayed in Inkopolis Square in Splatoon 2 will be replaced by data already prepared within the game’s software. This change will also apply to Splatoon 3, where players will be unable to post from the mailbox in Splatsville and Inkopolis Plaza. Instead, data from Splatoon 3 will be sent directly to Nintendo servers, allowing users to make posts without the need for a social media account.

While players will still be able to post screenshots and videos to Facebook, there is a possibility that this feature may be discontinued at a later date. Additionally, Nintendo is removing the ability to send friend requests on social media from within the friend suggestions feature on the Switch. Despite this, the feature will remain available through Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, even though their online services have recently shut down.

The changes coming to Nintendo Switch’s Twitter integration will have a profound impact on the social media experience of players in popular games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon 2, and Splatoon 3. As Nintendo continues to evolve its online services, it remains to be seen how these changes will affect the way players interact with each other and share their gaming experiences on social media platforms.