Switch online requires Phone App? Why is no one talking about this?

[Hynad]

WoodenPints said:

Hynad said:

You'll be able to play online without it. You just won't have access to voice chat and online lobbies without it. At least, so far, that's what the little information they provided about their online services makes it all look like.

It really needs to be cleared up asap I mean what does having access to online without the app actually allow. Without lobbies and matchmaking how would one be able to play Splatoon 2 for example. I'm hopeing this is purely an option for those taking the handheld part on the road and everythign else works as normal though a router when you rin the house. Nintendo really need to step up and clear up something so important like this.

Aren't lobbies and matchmaking part of the game, in Splatoon? 

I don't see why that wouldn't be the case for Splatoon2. 

From what I get from their messaging, so far, is that you get to organise game session from your phone, even if you're not using the Switch. You get to get invites from your online friends, letting you know they want to play with you. And stuff like that. And matchmaking will be tied to the regular online subscription. They really need to give an in-depth explanation of how their entire online services will work.