Switch 2 leak hints at exciting new way to connect with players as Nintendo teases big reveal
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The recent avalanche of Switch 2 leaks may have outed every little detail about the console’s design but one big mystery remained: What exactly is the deal with that brand new button on the console’s right Joy-Con?. Speculation was rife among fans, with guesses including a potential social feature, an improved screen capture function, or some sort of new camera perk (after all, the button did contain the letter “C”).
If a new leak is to be believed, at least one of those theories wasn’t far off the mark. Over on Discord, the admins of a Switch messaging board claimed the new button is for a chat feature dubbed “Campus”. Thanks to the upgrade, Switch 2 users will be able to voice chat with each other, including in groups of up to 12 Nintendo Switch Online members. It will also allow players to share their screen with others, which could be great for showing off your skills in real time.
It is unclear if the entire function will be tied to Nintendo’s subscription service, which allows people to play with friends and access a library of older games. Nevertheless, it sounds like a massive upgrade over the Switch’s current voice chat function.
Unlike the system-wide voice chat available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, the Switch comes with different options based on the game you are playing. For Nintendo’s in-house exclusives, like Mario Kart, you need to download a separate mobile app to talk to other players. Whereas games like Fortnite and Overwatch come with built-in voice chat directly through the console.
