2019Represented by TencentNintendo Switch is sold in the Chinese market, and online services used in China are provided by Tencent servers.It will be phased out from the end of March to May 2026, 3.
After the cessation of operations, functions including online downloading of games and software, and online updates will no longer be available. In addition, functions such as online connection for battles will also no longer be available.
Tencent did not specify the reason for the closure of its online services in China, but stressed that it would not affect the sales of existing game consoles, accessories, and game cartridges. However, market opinion also speculated that this may mean that Tencent may no longer undertake theNintendo's new game consoles to be released in the futureTherefore, the network service may be transferred to other companies that take over the new game consoles.
According to Tencent's explanation, this adjustment is only related to network services and will not affect the sales of the Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch game console and related accessories, as well as the sales of the Chinese version of game cartridges. Official warranty and repair services will not be affected.
Tencent also announced that starting at 2026:3 PM on March 31, 10, the Nintendo eShop in China will cease selling and downloading games and software. This includes free trials and free software. After 2026:5 PM on May 15, 10, all download services and redemption code downloads will cease, along with other online services.
On the other hand, Tencent also announced a reward plan for players of the Chinese version of Nintendo Switch. From 2024:11 on November 27, 10 to 2026:3 on March 31, 10, every Chinese version Nintendo Switch owner who has activated and used it normally in accordance with the terms of use will be able to log in to one of the WeChat accounts in the console and receive up to 4 downloadable Nintendo games or redemption codes for tool software for free from the "Game Receive" WeChat mini program.
The following Nintendo games and utility software are currently available for download:
• New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
• Super Mario Odyssey
• Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
• Super Mario Party
• Mario Tennis Aces
• Yoshi's Crafted World
• "Includes navigation! Get started with your first game programming"
• "Stretch your brain together at Flexible Brain School"
• "Nintendo Switch Brain Training for Adults, Supervised by Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, a Brain Science Expert"
• Kirby Star Allies
• New Pokémon Snap
• Pokémon Let's Go! Pikachu
• Pokémon Let's Go! Eevee
