Nintendo Switch 2's New GameShare Feature Lets You Temporarily Play Your Games With Other People

Nintendo Switch 2 includes an all-new GameShare feature.

Previously, players could pass a second Joy-Con to a friend and play together locally, but now that feature has been extended to let you play locally with another Nintendo Switch 2 system with just one copy of a game.

Even "games that require multiple screens" can be played if one person owns a compatible game. You can temporarily share a game with up to three other local systems at a time, including OG Nintendo Switch.

GameShare also support online play with other Switch 2 systems, although it's only available with compatible games such as Captain Toad Treasure Tracker, Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Odyssey, Big Brain Academy, and Club House Games 51 Worldwide Classics, which is getting a free update on Switch.

Please note, however, Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games can only be shared with Nintendo Switch 2 system.

You can catch up on everything announced at the Nintendo Direct today right here.

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