We already know the exact date when the Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS online services will finally disappear. Nintendo, in fact, had already confirmed some time ago that both consoles would have to say goodbye to these features in 2024, and now we know it. It will be next April 8th. However, before the alarm goes off, you don’t have to worry about the games you purchased in digital format: you can continue to download them from the official Nintendo store. At least for now.
What will be removed will be online games and other functions that require an active connection. “At the beginning of April 2024, Online play and other features using online communication will cease for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games“, they expressed there at that time. Of course, all consoles of both families are included. Now, the PokeBanco will continue to work.
Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii U are ceasing their online services
The statement with which Nintendo confirmed the cessation of the service was released recently and explains that we will be able to continue playing without a connection without any problem. Additionally, with one very specific exception, game servers operating outside of Nintendo Services will also stop working. Regarding downloads, they explained the following:
“Currently, it will still be possible to download the update data and re-download previously purchased programs and downloadable content from Nintendo eShop.” I have to say that this “for the moment” left me a little worried, because it means that they might deactivate the service within a while. It’s not certain, but it’s possible. So, it is advisable to have all downloaded games if we want to avoid surprises, since over time they could be removed.
2024-01-24 12:17:40
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