Nintendo is ditching Facebook and Twitter logins, but you can still share in-game images

If you want, you can still post your screenshots to Twitter on the Switch, but the connection no longer works.

Nintendo is removing a feature from the Nintendo Switch: you will no longer be able to log in to your Nintendo Account using a Twitter or Facebook account. But don’t worry: the lack of login options does not affect the sharing of screenshots on social networks. It should continue to work, as confirmed to us in a statement directly by Nintendo.

Nintendo Connection will no longer work via Twitter or Facebook from the end of October

What does it talk about? You’re probably familiar with the buttons: if you want to log in to a site like Nintendo’s, you’ll often be prompted to log in using another existing account. It usually works with Google, Facebook, Twitter, Apple or other major providers. This was also the case with Nintendo, but here two options are quickly lost.

It changes: As Nintendo explains on its official website, as of October 25, 2022, it will no longer be possible to link a Facebook or Twitter account to the Nintendo Account. Login options are also gone.

What does this mean exactly? If you’ve always used your Facebook or Twitter data to sign in to your Nintendo Account, you’ll need to use the email address or registered Login ID and Password for your Nintendo Account from the end of October. One more look:

• Starting October 25, you will no longer be able to sign in to your Nintendo Account using a Facebook or Twitter account.
• You can no longer create a new Nintendo Account using a Facebook or Twitter account.
• The possibility of participating in missions where you must log in to Twitter and Facebook My Nintendo Points received also falls flat.
• Google and Apple continue to work.

Don’t worry, you can still post your screenshots

Image sharing still works: The first thought many fans might have regarding the changes is whether Nintendo Switch screenshots can still be shared on social media like Twitter and Facebook. The short answer: yes, you can still share the photos.

The longest answer comes directly from Nintendo themselves, who we checked with:

Linking accounts is not affected by linking accounts that will no longer be available in the future. The same goes for the sharing functions. As usual, you can always easily tweet screenshots directly from your Nintendo Switch if you want.

What are your thoughts on changing and removing the login feature? Do you use such options?