Summary
Recent documents show a patent Nintendo filed that may add multiplayer to moreNintendo Switch Onlinegames.Nintendo Switch Onlineis already quite popular, but it seems the company may be looking for more ways to innovate with its online service, which could ultimately increase its value while attracting a larger audience. This could maybe cater to those who currently view Nintendo Switch Online as a niche and not an essential.
Recently, plenty of classic Game Boy titles have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online service. Besides simply emulating its older games, Nintendo typically does not make edits to the gameplay of these releases in any capacity. However, newbattle royale-styled games likeF-Zero 99have shown a willingness by Nintendo to make tweaks to the format of some classics if it provides players with something fresh and exciting. It’s possible that there could be more in the works regarding these types of games.
Nintendo Patent Highlights New Multiplayer Functions
Figures from the patent detail the type of process that may follow during gameplay if one or all players choose to close the game prematurely, such as the use of save data, or having the system check how many people have closed out of the program. A key piece of information is the patent’s discussion about running games that were “adapted to multi-person play.” This could potentially indicate that games that were previously not multiplayer, or had fewer players, are now capable of adding to the experience, which means that Nintendo fans could see more future releases similar tohits likeTetris 99.
The patent makes note of eliminating potential errors, such as unexpected closure of the game when the system detects that multiplayer is not functioning properly. The introduction of a dedicated online feature for certain Nintendo Switch Online exclusives could also provide Nintendo with the opportunity to simply add more games, especiallyfan-favorites likeDiddy Kong Racing.Games like these feature multiplayer and could have been excluded because of potential complications their additions may bring, among other reasons. Fans may keep an eye to see what Nintendo does with this patent.
Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo’s newest system features a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen, a wide adjustable stand, a dock with a wired LAN port, 64 GB of internal storage, and enhanced audio. Improvements to visuals, audio, and connectivity make a strong impact on highly detailed gameplay and setup is extremely easy.
