Nintendo Shows Off Welcome Tour at Treehouse Live

The four-hour Treehouse Live stream gave fans a look at what’s coming to the Switch 2. The welcome tour was a highlight, showing off minigames like Speed Golf and a maracas-shaking demo. These showcased new features, including mouse controls and HD rumble. You can watch the full event on Nintendo’s YouTube channel to see it for yourself. It was a packed broadcast with plenty of details about the console’s future.

What the Welcome Tour Offers

The welcome tour isn’t just a game; it’s a guide to the Switch 2. It’s a digital-only title where players can check out a virtual version of the console and learn about its features, like the magnetic Joy-Con 2 connectors. There are tech demos, quizzes, and minigames to make it fun while teaching you how to use the system. According to Nintendo Life, it’s meant to be an interactive way to get familiar with the hardware. For more on the Switch 2’s specs, head over to our piece at Total Apex Gaming.

Why Fans Are Split

Not everyone’s on board with the welcome tour. While some like the idea of a playful way to learn about the Switch 2, others don’t get why it’s not free. Sony gave PS5 owners Astro’s Playroom at no cost, which did something similar, so Nintendo charging $6.12 has caused a stir. Over on social media, posts like this one from @Stealth40k on X show the frustration. Still, others think it’s a cool addition, as noted in this GameSpot article.

Looking Ahead

With the Switch 2 launch getting closer, the welcome tour is shaping up to be a big part of the conversation. Whether you’re into it or not, it’s clear that Nintendo’s trying something different.