Nintendo wants you to test its mysterious Switch Online feature: How to sign up

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Nintendo has introduced an intriguing new initiative that’s capturing the attention of gamers: the 'Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program.' This program offers selected users the chance to test an undisclosed, mysterious feature for the Switch Online service. The playtest is expected to welcome up to 10,000 participants.

 

The playtest is open exclusively to members with an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Chosen participants will need to download special software onto their Nintendo Switch systems to take part. The application window runs from October 10, 8:00 a.m. PDT, to October 15, 2024, 7:59 a.m. PDT. The playtest will take place from Wednesday, October 23, 2024, to Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

 

Eligibility and Application Process:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Eligible residents must be from one of the following countries: Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, or Spain.
• Participants from Japan will be selected through a lottery if there is high demand. For applicants from other countries, selection will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

As for the feature being tested, Nintendo has kept all details under wraps, fueling excitement and speculation within the gaming community. Fans are eagerly guessing what the new feature could be, adding to the sense of mystery.

 

The 'Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program' offers a unique chance for gamers to be the first to discover this secret feature. With so much still unknown, the anticipation is growing. Will you be signing up to be among the first to experience it?

 

• https://playtest-p.nintendo.com/en-us
• https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-launching-mysterious-switch-online-test-soon-heres-how-to-sign-up/1100-6527070/
• https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-opens-applications-to-join-switch-online-playtest-for-a-mysterious-new-feature

 

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