On November 26, 2024, Tencent officially announced that starting from March 31, 2026, it will gradually cease the Nintendo eShop and other online services for the Chinese version of the Nintendo Switch. This move implies that players of the Chinese Switch will lose the ability to purchase new games, download updates, and access online multiplayer services.
As a gesture of goodwill, Tencent has stated that eligible players can claim four games for free. Discussions on which games to claim have already begun on Baidu Tieba, with players suggesting: “We can get one of the. Also, get one of the. The party game can be played with friends,” Some players have listed their choices: “Kirby Star Allies, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Tennis Aces, Brain Age, Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training.”
However, some players are still undecided and hope for suggestions from others. Additionally, concerns have been raised about the future of the Chinese version of Just Dance, which uses a subscription model to access new songs. It is uncertain whether the game can continue to be played after the Switch’s online services are discontinued, and an official response is needed.
Are there any Chinese Switch players among the gaming community? Which four games are you planning to claim? Let’s discuss in the comments section. The list of claimable games includes: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Mario Party, Mario Tennis Aces, Yoshi’s Crafted World,Brain Age, Dr. Kawashima’s Brain Training, Kirby Star Allies, New Pokémon Snap, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! This article is produced and published by gamehiving, and republication is prohibited without permission.
