Summary
The upcomingNintendo Switch 2console may have upgraded voice chat features, according to a recently-filed patent. TheNintendo Switch 2was finally revealed in January 2025 with a brief video that showcased the console’s general design and some of its new features. The trailer also revealed that a newMario Kartgame is in development for the Switch 2, but still left many questions unanswered.
TheNintendo Switch 2’s performance capabilities are still a mystery, and fans also don’t know how much it will cost or when it will release. These answers and more are expected to come during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct presentation on April 2, but in the meantime, patents from Nintendo may hint at what the company has in store for its next-generation console.
As spotted by WCCFTech, Nintendo has filed a patent that suggests the Switch 2 will have upgraded voice chat features. The patent discusses proximity chat in video games, suggesting that Nintendo may leverage the feature for its first-party games. Of course, it’s always possible that the patent won’t be used, so fans should keep that in mind. However, this isn’t the first time that we’ve heard about new voice chat features for the Switch 2.
Switch 2 Could Have Upgraded Voice Chat Features
Nintendo has revealed that the Switch 2 Joy-Cons have mouse functionality, but it hasn’t answered all the lingering questions about the device. Themysterious C button on the right Joy-Conhas not been addressed yet, but leaks have suggested that it will be for a “Campus” feature that is tied to voice/group chat on the Switch 2. If those leaks are true, this latest patent could be more evidence pointing in that direction. What form this will take on the Switch 2 remains to be seen, but it is promising that Nintendo seems to be addressing one of the major shortcomings associated with the original Switch - that being its lackluster voice chat features.
The good news is fans don’t have to speculate long about the Switch 2’s voice chat functionality or the console’s mysterious C button. As previously mentioned, theSwitch 2 Direct is taking place on April 2, and it’s then when fans can expect all their biggest questions about the new console to be answered. It’s likely that Switch 2 pre-orders will open up on that day or not long after, so Nintendo fans should get prepared to claim their Switch 2 console.
