NINTENDO’S latest console, the Switch, has been one of the company’s best-selling with huge popularity around the world. One of the biggest gaming markets is China, with a population of over a

In a dramatic move, the Nintendo Switch eShop is being shut down in China, along with all other online services. There's plenty of time before the closure, with the eShop shutting

The Nintendo eShop and all it's related online services will be closing in March of 2026 and it hurts all gamers.

Nintendo has announced that it's closing the Switch eShop, as well as all network services for the console, in 2026, but only in China.

Tencent Nintendo Switch said on Tuesday that the Chinese eShop and other online services for the Nintendo Switch will gradually cease operations starting in 2026. According to the statement, the Chinese eShop will stop selling or offering paid and free games and software on March 31,

On March 31, 2026, the Chinese Nintendo eShop will stop selling games and any other software. After this date, all software, including paid and free titles, will no longer be available to purchase or claim. On May 15, 2026, players will no longer be able to download titles or redeem codes. DLC will also become unavailable at this time.

Nintendo will close its Switch eShop and all network services in China in 2026. After 31st March 2026, the digital store will no longer sell games, plus free trials will no longer be available. Then, from 15th May 2026, Nintendo will stop all download and code redemption services, meaning DLC will no longer be redeemable.

Nintendo has announced a major change for the Switch console in China: The eShop and Nintendo Switch Online services will close in early 2026. The move comes amid the Chinese government's implementation of a rule limiting children to one hour of online game time per day.

This morning, Nintendo announced the closure of its Chinese eShop and the discontinuation of its online services on its Chinese website. The Chinese Switch eShop will stop selling games after March 31, 2026, and all online services will cease after May 15, 2026.