Update []: Nintendo official customer support account on social media has today issued one final reminder that this is the last day to try out Switch 2’s special “Welcome Offer” for GameChat.
After 31st March 2026 you’ll be required to purchase a Switch Online membership to access this feature. It allows you to use voice and video chat on your system while playing games online with family and friends.
Nintendo: “The “Game Chat Trial Campaign” will end today. Please note that after the campaign ends, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use Game Chat.”
You can find out more about this feature in the original story below. Did you try out GameChat while it was available for free? Is it a feature you’ll be making much use of going forward? Let us know in the comments.
Original Story: [Sat 21st Mar, 2026 05:55 GMT]
When the Switch 2 arrived last June, Nintendo introduced a special “Welcome Offer” for GameChat, which allowed users to access these features for free for a “limited-time”.
As we get closer to the end of March, it means there’s now just over a week left to try out these features without having to pay to access them (thanks for the reminder, Nintendo Everything). After 31st March 2026, you’ll need to purchase a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Fortunately, it’s just the standard subscription (no Expansion Pack tier required).
If you’re not familiar with GameChat, it allows you to use voice and video chat, share your screen and more while you play games with other people online. You can get started by pressing the C Button on your Switch 2 controller. And if you need more help, check out our guide here on Nintendo Life.
“Everything starts with the GameChat menu on the Nintendo Switch 2 console, which can be accessed either from the icon on the HOME Menu or by pressing the C Button on the Joy-Con 2 (R), the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller or the Nintendo GameCube controller. Once you’ve gone through the initial setup, you can create your own GameChat session and invite friends to it, or join a session you’ve been invited to.”
Have you used GameChat yet? How are you finding it so far? Vote in our poll and let us know in the comments.
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