Sun Jun 01 19:50:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Nintendo Warns Switch 2 Owners: Don’t Peel Off the Screen Film!**

Gamers eagerly awaiting the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 later this week are being cautioned by Nintendo itself: Don’t remove the screen’s protective film layer.

According to a recently released health and safety manual by Nintendo of Europe, the film is designed to prevent glass fragments from scattering if the screen is damaged. Removing it could compromise the screen’s structural integrity and increase the risk of injury in case of an accident.

Think of it as a pre-installed screen protector, Nintendo seems to be saying. While it’s unclear if users will be able to apply additional screen protectors on top of the factory-installed film, the safest course of action is to leave it untouched.

So, resist the urge to peel that tempting layer, Switch 2 owners! The extra protection is there for a reason.

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