Nintendo ended its latest Direct with a curveball—not a game, not a trailer, but something unexpectedly useful: a brand-new smartphone app called Nintendo Today. And yes, it’s live right now on both iOS and Android.
At first glance, it seems simple. Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto himself described it as “a daily calendar.” But this isn’t your average scheduling tool. It’s a vibrant hub for everything Nintendo. Think of it as a pocket-sized newsletter that updates every single day—with events, updates, and delightful little extras that Nintendo fans never knew they needed.
Let’s be clear: this app isn’t just about reminders. It’s a storytelling engine. From daily comics to whimsical facts about your favorite games and characters, Nintendo Today is designed to keep fans constantly engaged. One moment, you’re checking a release date. The next, you’re smiling at a charming sketch of Kirby riding a Warp Star.
But here’s where it gets really intriguing.
Miyamoto also revealed that after the much-anticipated Switch 2 Direct on April 2, the app will shift gears. From that point on, it’ll serve as the primary news channel for Switch 2-related announcements. That means new game reveals, developer insights, possibly even system feature breakdowns—all piped directly to your phone, day by day.
You don’t need to jump through hoops to get it. Just search Nintendo Today in your app store of choice, tap download, and you’re in.
Personally, this whole thing is giving off massive Smash Bros. Dojo vibes. Remember that? The glorious pre-release hype site for Super Smash Bros. Brawl? It dished out character reveals, stage details, item teasers—daily nuggets of joy. Nintendo Today seems like a spiritual successor, only broader in scope and sleeker in delivery.
Of course, the app isn’t breaking entirely new ground—Nintendo has flirted with daily updates before. But with Switch 2 casting its shadow across 2024, the timing feels… intentional. Strategic, even.
I haven’t spent enough time with the app to deliver a full verdict just yet—but let’s be honest, if you’re even remotely curious about what’s coming next from Nintendo, this app feels like a must-download.
It’s the kind of low-key launch that could become essential overnight.
