Overview

• Nintendo and Tencent will shut down the Chinese Nintendo Switch eShop on March 31, 2026, halting sales of digital games and software.
• All online code redemptions, downloads, and other network-related services will cease on May 15, 2026.
• To compensate users, up to four free games can be redeemed by verified Chinese Switch owners via WeChat between November 27, 2024, and March 31, 2026.
• The Chinese Nintendo Switch will remain available for purchase, with users still able to play games using physical game cartridges.
• Neither Nintendo nor Tencent provided a reason for the shutdown, though speculation links it to market preferences for international consoles or potential new hardware developments.