Nintendo Announces Game Sharing For All Switch Consoles
GameShare allows multiple people on a local network to play the same game, even if only one person has a copy.
During the Nintendo Switch 2 broadcast today, the console manufacturer showed off a new feature: GameShare. Players will be able to join up and play together locally using just one copy of a compatible game. Even titles that require multiple screens can be played if one player owns a compatible game.
GameShare will be functional across systems, meaning you can join up with local friends whether you own a Switch 2 or its predecessor, the Switch. GameShare also supports the new GameChat feature, which allows players to communicate via voice chat. The feature is launched by the new C button.
Shown among the titles coming to GameShare are Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Super Mario 3D World, Club House Games, Super Mario Odyssey, Big Brain Academy, and more.
GameShare can only be used with compatible titles and will be rolled out via software updates in the future. The first free update will add the functionality for Clubhouse Games.
GameShare is also planned for a select number of games exclusive to the Switch 2, although details of these were not shared during the broadcast.
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