Close enough, welcome back DS Download Play!
Revealed alongside GameChat, Nintendo has revealed a new feature that has thrown me back to my Nintendo DS days! GameShare will allow players to share a game with up to three other Switches locally, with just one copy of the game. This is extremely similar to the DS Download Play feature on the Nintendo DS, which let players share and play with other gamers nearby.
GameShare will allow you to share with Nintendo Switch 2 systems, as well as the original Nintendo Switch. However, keep in mind that you will not be able to share Switch 2 exclusive games with the original Nintendo Switch!
Online play is supported for certain titles, but only on Switch 2. As of now, we know of 5 titles:
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Super Mario 3D World
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Big Brain Academy
- Club House Games 51 Worldwide Classics
This is a great feature, as it allows you to play with others who don’t have the game just yet and lets them try it out for themselves, potentially influencing them to purchase it for their own console.
GameShare will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, on June 5, 2025!
Written by Roberto Diaz
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