Digital games trend increasing globally: potential for future worldwide eShop shutdown. In a dramatic move, the Nintendo Switch eShop is being shut down in China,

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,

Nintendo has announced plans to discontinue its Nintendo Switch eShop and online services in China, with a phased closure set for 2026. The eShop will