New Nintendo Switch update 18.1.0 ends X/Twitter integration

On June 10, 2024, Nintendo released the firmware update 18.1.0 for the Nintendo Switch, which ends the integration of X (formerly Twitter). This removes several functions of the hybrid console.

With the new update, users can no longer share content directly from the Switch album in the HOME menu on Twitter. The ability to post screenshots of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to Smash World via the Nintendo Switch Online app has also been disabled. In addition, the linking of Twitter accounts to user profiles in the user settings has been removed, as has the option to link social media accounts under "My Page" > "Friend Suggestions".

Nintendo of America had already announced on May 9, on X, that the integration of the social media platform would be discontinued. However, no specific reasons have yet been given. However, it is speculated that the decision is related to increased fees for business use of the Twitter API.

In addition to the removal of the X integration, update 18.1.0 brings general system stability improvements. It applies to all models of the Nintendo Switch and is downloaded automatically if the automatic update function is activated in the system settings. Alternatively, the update can also be checked and downloaded manually.