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

Nintendo Switch eShop in China closing on March 31, 2026: no new game purchases after that date. Nintendo partnered with Tencent for China release due to region locks and approval of games in the market. Digital games trend increasing globally: potential for future worldwide eShop shutdown.

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.