Nintendo has released a new update to the Switch Online app that adds a fresh coat of paint along with new features and quality-of-life improvements

Nintendo has released a new update to the Switch Online app that adds a fresh coat of paint along with new features and quality-of-life improvements
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Nintendo has just released a new update to its Nintendo Switch Online app, which is now available for download on iOS and Android devices.

Update 2.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch Online app adds many new features and a significant design overhaul, giving it a more modern and intuitive look.

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According to patch notes posted by Nintendo, the latest update adds features such as the ability for players to see which of their friends are online and what they are currently playing. Of course, this quality-of-life feature makes it easier for players to see which of their friends are available for online play.

However, the latest update also allows players to change their online status settings, which is perfect for those who want to remain incognito.

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In addition, the latest update to the Nintendo Switch Online app allows players to view the Friend Code and copy and paste it for easier sharing with friends and family.

While this is not the first update to the Nintendo Switch Online app, the 2.0.0 update brings a fresh look to the app, allowing players to view their friends and games in a more organized way.

In addition, Nintendo said in the update notes that minor changes were made with the release of the latest update, so players should expect a much better experience than before.

Updated the overall design of the application
Now you can see which of your friends are online
You can change your online status settings
You can view your friend’s code
Other minor changes have also been made.

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The latest update to the Nintendo Switch Online app was released a few days after Nintendo announced changes to the Switch Online service in the form of rewards for online players. According to Nintendo, players will now have a better chance of earning My Nintendo Platinum Points simply by using the Switch Online service.

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