Nintendo has recently revealed an upcoming test of the Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program, which will be held from July 28 to August 10, 2025. Nintendo Switch Online subscribers from multiple countries can participate, and they will be eligible on a first-come, first-served basis.
Launched in 2018, Nintendo Switch Online is the official online subscription service for the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. The service allows for online multiplayer, cloud saving, and more, and comes with an expanded tier, which gives players access to some games. In 2024, Nintendo held a playtest program for Nintendo Switch Online, which happened from October 23 to November 5, 2024. At the time, the playtest was described as a “multiplayer creative sandbox game,” which allowed gamers to explore areas, gather items, and create structures.
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Now, Nintendo has unveiled a new playtest program that will be held from July 28 to August 10 and will accommodate 40,000 participants worldwide. Gamers will be able to apply starting on July 21, 8 am PT, and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served...
