Nintendo might listen to player chats on its next console. The company changed its rules before launching the Switch 2. They added new terms, saying they can record what people say during online GameChat sessions. They claim this helps keep everyone safe when using certain services. Other gaming companies use similar methods to watch over players.
The GameChat feature lets up to 12 friends talk during games. Players can share their screens even when playing different titles. Someone with a USB-C camera can show themselves to friends. This service needs a paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Nintendo offers GameChat free until March 31, 2026.
The Switch 2 arrives worldwide on June 5, except in a few countries. Reddit users first noticed these privacy changes. The policy never states if Nintendo records every chat or just some. Players worry about their privacy despite such practices being common elsewhere.
The GameChat feature lets up to 12 friends talk during games. Players can share their screens even when playing different titles. Someone with a USB-C camera can show themselves to friends. This service needs a paid Nintendo Switch Online account. Nintendo offers GameChat free until March 31, 2026.
The Switch 2 arrives worldwide on June 5, except in a few countries. Reddit users first noticed these privacy changes. The policy never states if Nintendo records every chat or just some. Players worry about their privacy despite such practices being common elsewhere.
