How to develop Nintendo Switch games with Unity
Here’s how you can bring your game to Nintendo Switch:
- Register as a Nintendo developer
- Make your game
- Apply for the closed console platform
- Get the platform support add-on
- Test on platform hardware and optimize
- Implement platform-specific features
- Build to the platform’s package format
- Go through the platform’s testing process
- Create art assets for the platform’s store
- Release
Frequently asked questions
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Before gaining access to the development kits, you need to apply for developer status and get approval from Nintendo. Register to become a Nintendo developer.
You’ll need an active Unity Pro subscription (or a Preferred Platform license key provided by the respective platform holder) to access these specific build modules via developer platform forums.
Yes, you can build and deploy to closed platforms such as Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation, Google Stadia, and Microsoft Xbox with an active Unity Pro subscription (or with a Preferred Platform license key provided by the respective platform holder).
You will also require approval from each platform holder to develop for their platforms. Check out Nintendo’s registration page for more information.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.