Nintendo Shutting Down Switch eShop And Other Services In China In 2026

As a seasoned gamer with a soft spot for Nintendo, this news has left me feeling a tad melancholic and rather perplexed. I remember the excitement of unboxing my first Nintendo Switch back in 2017, the thrill of exploring new worlds, and the camaraderie shared over countless gaming sessions.

Nintendo is shutting down the Switch eShop and all other online services in China in 2026.

Tencent, responsible for managing Nintendo’s sales within the country, announced on Tuesday that the Nintendo Switch eShop will cease selling games and software by March 31, 2026. From May 15, 2026 onwards, owners of the Nintendo Switch will no longer be able to download new games, DLC or redeem codes for their system.

All other online services will also shut down on May 15.

If you’re one of the fortunate Nintendo Switch owners with an active WeChat account, here’s some exciting news! From November 27, 2024 to March 31, 2026, the company is generously offering up to four free Nintendo Switch games. You can pick from a selection of games on the list provided.

New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe
Super Mario Odyssey
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Super Mario Party
Mario Tennis Aces
Yoshi’s Crafted World
Flexible Brain School
Dr Kawashima’s Brain Exercises
Kirby Star Allies
New Pokémon Snap
Pokémon Go! Pikachu
Pokémon Let’s Go! Eevee

As a gamer, I can’t help but wonder about the future of my Nintendo Switch gaming experience in China. In just over a year and a half, it seems like all their online services are going to be shut down. It’s left me scratching my head and looking forward to discussing this with fellow gamers on the TopMob forums. Let’s share our thoughts!

2024-11-26 18:18

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