Nintendo Today! app now blocks screen captures and sharing of copyrighted Switch 2 videos

The Nintendo Today! app posts news and updates ahead of the Switch 2 release date. However, many gamers prefer to learn more about the console on social media or YouTube. Nintendo just made sharing media more difficult by blocking screen captures in the app. The restriction is another example of the company aggressively protecting its assets.

Redditor Cube_play_8 was one of the first observers to notice the change in Nintendo Today! The poster suspects that Nintendo may have updated the app with tighter DRM restrictions. Some smartphones can still record footage or take screenshots, but those loopholes may close soon. Enterprising users have already found ways to download videos from Nintendo's Content Delivery Network. Fans can also record media with a second smartphone.

Not every gamer considers Nintendo's software essential. Still, on some days, it reveals unknown details about Switch 2 specs. Ironically, the app recently showcased in-game video captures on the console, which is still limited to 30 seconds. Other posts elaborated on the new Joy-Con mouse mode or the handheld's battery preservation features. Many revelations weren't shocking and had been the subject of earlier Switch 2 leaks.

Nintendo lawsuits are often filed against individuals accused of infringing on a copyright. Examples include the Teraleak Pokémon leaker and streamers who broadcast unreleased games. Yet, the Nintendo Today! videos and images are available to anyone with an account. The gaming giant is likely trying to encourage more gamers to download its new app. Even so, it's frustrating to content creators and fans anxious to learn more about Switch 2 specs and games.