What did Nintendo do with Switch 2 GameChat?

Nintendo pushes Switch 2 GameChat missions after ending a promo

Nintendo is encouraging Switch 2 users to press the GameChat button as part of an updated system of in-game missions tied to the Nintendo Switch Online program.

The story describes two related moves occurring close together: Nintendo ended its GameChat “Welcome Offer” promotion, and then—days later—launched a new “Missions” program. In the new flow, the game instructs users to press the GameChat button (the story also frames it as a “C Button” prompt) to unlock an NSO reward.

The significance is less about a single reward and more about how Nintendo is structuring engagement. By turning a hardware feature into a repeated, mission-based mechanism, Nintendo can drive more consistent use of GameChat functionality, rather than treating it like a one-time signup bonus.

Players who already used the prior Welcome Offer may see the new missions replace it, meaning the path to NSO-related rewards changes even if the underlying action—using the GameChat button—stays the same.

Why this matters

• It keeps NSO rewards tied to a specific Switch 2 interaction.
• It suggests Nintendo is recalibrating its promotion strategy rather than abandoning the feature.
• It may shape how often players check GameChat-connected prompts going forward.

No additional details were given beyond the existence of the missions and the button-driven reward unlock mechanic, so the exact mission list or reward schedule isn’t specified in the coverage provided.