Nintendo Switch eShop Leaving China in 2026: Free Games Offered
Nintendo's Switch eShop in China closes March 2026! Get free games via WeChat reward program until then. What's next for Nintendo in China? #NintendoSwitch #ChinaGames #NintendoChina
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Nintendo Switch eShop Leaving China in 2026: Free Games Offered
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Nintendo Switch eShop Exits China in 2026
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Nintendo is closing its Switch eShop and all network services in China by 2026. After March 31st, 2026, game sales and free trials will cease. On May 15th, 2026, download and code redemption services, including DLC, will end. All other online services will also shut down on this date.
Free Games Offered as Farewell
Nintendo is offering a reward program for WeChat users, giving away up to four free games between November 27th, 2024, and March 31st, 2026. Users can select from:
- 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
More details are available in this Nintendo notice.
Reason for Closure Unclear
