Shigeru Miyamoto surprised viewers at the end of the March 27 Nintendo Direct broadcast by revealing Nintendo Today, a free smartphone app that will deliver news directly to users. The Nintendo Today app will be the go-to way for Nintendo fans to get news about the upcoming Switch 2 console after the April 2 Nintendo Direct, and it is now available to download on supported devices.
After signing in, users can customize the app with various themes based on Nintendo franchises, including Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Splatoon. The app also features video content based on titles like Pikmin 4. The app also supports widgets, including a thematic calendar that can be added to the user's home screen on Android and iOS devices.