Tencent to wind down Nintendo Switch eShop in China from 2026

Move only affects gamers who purchased official Chinese console version

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Tencent partnered with Nintendo in 2019 to sell the Switch console in China. © Reuters

HONG KONG (Reuters) -- Tencent Nintendo Switch said on Tuesday that the Chinese eShop and other online services for the Nintendo Switch will gradually cease operations starting in 2026.

According to the statement, the Chinese eShop will stop selling or offering paid and free games and software on March 31, 2026.

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