The patent, filed in the U.S. in February 2025, describes a proximity-based voice chat system, meaning voice communication would be tied to a player's in-game location. A Long-Requested Feature for Nintendo Fans Unlike competing platforms such as PC,

A recent patent filing (spotted by Wccftech) suggests that Nintendo Switch 2 may fix one of its predecessor’s major issues: Its highly restrictive voice chat. According to the patent, Switch 2 could offer proximity chat and the functionality would be accessible from the console's operating system.

One of the biggest problems with the Nintendo Switch was its overly complicated voice chat system. However, a new patent filed by Nintendo reveals that it might integrate voice chat into the Nintendo Switch 2 ’s operating system, so you won’t have to reach for your phone to chat with other Switch 2 users.