Nintendo Unveils Secretive Switch Online Playtest for New Feature

The playtest, requiring secrecy from participants, filled up rapidly, leaving fans speculating about the mysterious feature.

Applications for the Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Program opened on October 10, but filled up within minutes due to high demand.
Participants must be at least 18 years old and have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
The playtest will run from October 23 to November 6, with 10,000 participants testing an undisclosed feature.
Nintendo has requested that participants keep the details of the playtest confidential, sparking speculation about potential new features.
Fans suspect the test could involve cloud streaming capabilities or new retro game offerings, but no official details have been confirmed.