Heads up, gamers! Starting June 10, 2024, a familiar feature on your beloved Nintendo Switch will bid farewell. You know that handy tool you’ve been using to effortlessly share your gaming triumphs (or occasional mishaps) directly to X (formerly Twitter) from your Switch’s album? Well, it’s about to vanish.
Attention Nintendo Switch Players: A Change Is Coming
But it’s not just about losing bragging rights. Brace yourselves, Splatoon enthusiasts – this change also impacts games like Splatoon 2 and the upcoming Splatoon 3. That means no more utilizing the in-game mailbox to seamlessly share your creative endeavors on X.
But fear not, your artistic endeavors in Splatoon 3 aren’t completely stifled. You can still save your masterpieces and manually upload them to social media from your computer or phone.
As of June 10, 2024, it will no longer be possible to post screenshots and videos to X (formerly Twitter) from the Nintendo Switch’s Album, or send friend requests to social media users via the Friend Suggestions feature.
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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 9, 2024
And for those immersed in Splatoon 2, get ready for a visual shift. Those vibrant squares once teeming with player posts? They’ll now display pre-made content.
As for why Nintendo decided on this change? Well, they’re keeping mum on the specifics. But it seems to follow a trend set by Sony, who axed Twitter integration from their PlayStation consoles in late 2023. Rumor has it; that the increasing costs associated with maintaining access to Twitter’s API could be to blame.
But hey, it’s not all doom and gloom. Sharing screenshots and videos directly to Facebook from your Switch’s album remains unscathed – at least for now. But Nintendo’s cautioning that this feature could face the chopping block in the future, so make the most of it while you can!
Sure, this change might be a tad inconvenient for some, but it’s a sign of the times. Social media integration in gaming is evolving, and Nintendo’s decision reflects that. Stay tuned to see how Switch players will adapt and continue to share their gaming experiences in the ever-changing landscape of social media.
