Overview

• GameChat supports up to 12 participants per session and offers optional USB-C camera integration for video hangouts.
• The chat feature is free until March 31, 2026, after which a Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be required.
• Developers can disable system-level screen sharing, causing unsupported games to display a restricted sharing message.
• GameShare lets users stream multiplayer sessions locally or over distance via GameChat, but its compatible library is currently limited and due to expand.
• Switch2 owners can lend digital games to family group members for up to 14 days, with borrowed titles returning automatically when the lending period expires.