Summary
Tencent will gradually cease all operations of the Nintendo Switch eShop in China, starting in 2026.
The eShop will halt game sales and software services by March 31, 2026, with download services ending by May 15, 2026.
Compensation options will be offered to Chinese users, allowing code redemptions for certain games via WeChat.
Tencent Holdings, which has served as the distributor for Nintendo Switch in China since 2019, has announced the gradual termination of the eShop and other related services by 2026. The announcement underscores Tencent's decision to step back from managing the Chinese edition of the Switch’s online store and associated network operations.