While people continue to wait patiently Get the official news on Switch 2Nintendo has taken the unusual step of launching a public beta program for a secret new Switch software. Within seconds, it was filling up, with players eagerly signing up to be guinea pigs for whatever Mario Maker was cooking up. No one knows exactly what this might be, but fans are already speculating based on some new clues.
“We will conduct a test called Nintendo Switch Online: a game testing program related to new features of the Nintendo Switch Online service for Nintendo Switch systems,” the company announced yesterday. It said the only requirements for acceptance are that users are over 18, have a registered Nintendo account, and have a valid subscription to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
slot seems full Within seconds after the app goes live. “Registration for this test is now full. Thank you for your attention and participation! Company Tweet later. But those who browse the site can get some additional information about the mysterious test.
Downloads of the special software will begin the week of October 21, with testing starting on October 23, according to data mining company OatmealDome. “Nintendo also recommends using TV mode and a wired connection during testing,” OatmealDome added.
That last part may be the most telling, with some fans thinking it could be a test of new cloud streaming features. This would explain why a wired connection is recommended and why users must have an active Switch Online+ expansion pack subscription. Presumably, if cloud streaming is available, a $50 annual membership will be required. Maybe Nintendo will even use it to increase the price. Streaming can be used to play new games that the Switch itself isn’t powerful enough to run, and can even facilitate retro emulation of devices like the GameCube or Nintendo DS.
But there are already streaming experiments on Switch They rarely go well. this kingdom hearts 1 and 2 For example, the remaster is only available via streaming on Nintendo devices, like Resident Evil 2 Remake. New software may be designed to remedy these deficiencies or be part of a third-party partnership. Ubisoft gets rights to stream Blizzard games on mobile via Ubisoft+ As part of the Microsoft acquisition. Maybe Nintendo is testing how to bring Diablo 4 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Switching via the cloud?
Then again, Nintendo rarely takes the most predictable route. Already announced $100 alarm clock This month instead of Switch 2. The company’s new museum opens this month.
