Bad news for Nintendo Switch owners who enjoy watching their favorite Twitch streamers on the console: Twitch has announced that their app will be removed from the Nintendo Switch platform. Starting November 6, 2023, the Twitch app will no longer be available for download, and existing users will lose access to the app on January 31, 2024.
The Twitch app on the Nintendo Switch first launched in 2021, allowing users to watch streams but not stream directly from their Switch. It lacked support for viewing a streamer’s chat within the app. While the app has been available for a couple of years, it seems that Twitch has decided to part ways with the Nintendo Switch for undisclosed reasons.
While the removal of the Twitch app might be a letdown for some, it comes amidst rumors of a potential Nintendo Switch 2 arriving in 2024. The existing Nintendo Switch supports popular apps such as YouTube but lacks heavy hitters like Netflix. This limitation has been a point of contention for Nintendo fans since the console’s release.
If you’re a Nintendo Switch user who enjoys Twitch, you might want to prepare for the app’s impending exit and consider alternative platforms for your streaming needs.
