Nintendo Switch eShop and Online Services to End in China in 2026 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 December 2024 / 2,420 Views
Nintendo and partner Tencent have announced the Chinese Nintendo Switch eShop and online services will be shutting down in 2026. This move will only affect players who own the official Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch.
On March 31, 2026, the Nintendo Switch eShop will stop selling games and other software in China. All 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 games, DLC, or redeem codes.
Nintendo Switch owners in China who has an active WeChat account associated with it will receive up to four Nintendo Switch games for free as compensation from November 27, 2024 until March 31, 2026. They will be able to choose from the following games:
- 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
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.