Nintendo had announced that they’re taking in as many as 10,000 participants for an upcoming closed playtest which they have simply called Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program for a new feature that currently we have no knowledge of. A feature that is supposedly coming to their subscription-based online service, Switch Online. The application for the playtest operates on a first-come first-served basis for those outside of Japan, whereas those in Japan will have to go through a raffle system format if the number of applicants exceeds a fixed amount.

The playtest will set to begin between Wednesday, 10/23/2024 06:00 p.m. PDT to Tuesday, 11/05/2024 04:59 p.m. PST. Currently, application to participate the closed playtest is currently ongoing through this page until Tuesday, 10/15/2024 07:59 a.m. PDT but Nintendo had warned that the application period may end early once the participation has maxed out so be swift for those who are interested.

We will be performing a test related to a new feature for #NintendoSwitchOnline on #NintendoSwitch. Starting 8:00 AM PT on Oct. 10, existing Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members will be able to apply to participate on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 9, 2024

So how can you join? In order to be eligible to participate in this, participants must have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack Membership, be at least 18 years of age, and be located in either the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, or Japan.

Fot your information, Nintendo Switch Online launched officially back in 2018 and offers various features, including cloud saving, online multiplayer, voice chat, and a library of NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color games, for a monthly subscription. The additional Expansion Pack tier, introduced in 2021, includes a library of N64, Sega Genesis, and Game Boy Advance games, as well as DLC for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 2.

Until then, stay tuned to GamerBraves for more gaming news coming your way!