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Nintendo to Close Switch eShop and Online Services in China in 2026

by Taha November 26, 2024 12:06 pm in News

Nintendo has announced that it will close the Nintendo Switch eShop in China and other related online services in 2026. This decision affects the Chinese version of the store, which offers a limited selection of games and requires connection to local servers. However, users who imported their consoles will still have access to the international eShop.

Starting on March 31, 2026, the Chinese eShop will no longer offer games or apps for sale, meaning new purchases will not be possible after that date. Then, on May 15, 2026, users will no longer be able to download previously purchased games, DLC, or redeem codes.

The Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch is distributed through a partnership between Nintendo and Tencent. Tencent oversees the distribution of the console and its online services. Launched in 2020, the system originally offered only one game, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Since then, additional titles have been localized for the Chinese market, though the overall selection remains relatively limited.

To support users during this transition, starting tomorrow, November 27, and continuing until March 31, 2026, owners of a Chinese Nintendo Switch with an active WeChat account will be able to claim four free games of their choice from the following list:

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

In other Nintendo news, the company has confirmed that its next console will be compatible with Nintendo Switch games, allowing players to carry over their current library to the new system.

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