News The Nintendo Switch eShop is shutting down in China

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The Nintendo Switch is at the end of its lifecycle, but especially so in China. After what will have been six years of service, the Nintendo Switch eShop will be shutting down permanently in China, including all network services. Starting on March 31, 2026, you won't be able to buy any games on the Chinese eShop, then on May 15th, the removal of the ability to redeem game codes or purchase DLC will occur. Online play will also end on the same date, with network services shutting down for good. To make up for the shuttering of the eShop, Nintendo of China will be giving Switch users four free select first-party games, to be redeemed through WeChat.

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