Ahead of Switch 2's launch this week, Nintendo has confirmed that owners of the new console should not remove the protective film covering its screen.Nintendo has released health and safety information for Switch 2 as a downloadable PDF file,

Many diehard gamers are excited to get their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2. However, be sure not to remove the screen protector layer: here's why.

According to the official Nintendo Switch 2 safety and instructions manual, the display comes with an "anti-scattering adhesive film" already applied. Its purpose is to prevent shards of glass from scattering in the rare event the screen is damaged. Essentially, it's a safety feature, not packaging or shipping material.