Updated on January 14: The original version of this article linked to a different Discord server. The link has been updated to reflect the correct source of the datamining. The original story is as follows:

Summary

Rumors suggest the Nintendo Switch 2's new C button may be dedicated to chat functionality. Recent datamining suggests the Switch 2 will include a group and voice chat feature, codenamed "Campus." The official Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is expected on January 16th.

The rumored C button on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 might be a dedicated chat button, according to a new report. This could solve a major mystery surrounding the console's hardware.

Leaks about the Switch 2 have been circulating since late 2024, likely due to the console entering mass production. These leaks consistently show an extra button, a dark gray "C," located on the right Joy-Con below the home button. However, its function remained unknown until now.

Datamining of the latest Switch OS reveals a feature codenamed "Campus," possibly related to group and voice chat support for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This information comes from a growing Discord server focused on the Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Reportedly Supports Screen Sharing

The same source indicates "Campus" will include screen sharing for up to 12 users in chat groups. While the codename starts with "C," the button's function is more likely "chat" than a direct reference to "Campus," dispelling theories that it's for screen casting.

Chat Support and the Switch's Kid-Friendly Design

Group and voice chats require internet connectivity, likely limiting them to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. This is a significant departure from the original Switch's design, which prioritized a kid-friendly experience by omitting chat features. Reintroducing chat could introduce complexities Nintendo may wish to avoid.

The existence and purpose of the C button should be clarified soon. The official Switch 2 announcement is expected on Thursday, January 16th.