There are only 15 days left before the National Bank’s Nintendo Switch network function is completely shut down. The National Bank Nintendo Switch network service will officially stop at 22:00 on May 15, 2026. By then, this game console that once carried the expectations of countless players will permanently be reduced to a stand-alone device.
The "euthanasia" process of the National Bank Switch is divided into two stages:
The first phase (22:00 on March 31): The e-store software sales service has officially stopped. Whether it is a paid game, DLC, or free trial version, it can no longer be purchased.
The second stage (22:00 on May 15): This is the final "deadline". Not only will the e-store be completely closed, but the download service and redemption code redemption functions will also be disabled simultaneously. After that, even the games you paid for will never be retrieved once they are deleted from the machine. System updates and game patch downloads will also be terminated after May 15.
According to the official plan, the maintenance service of Bank of China Switch and related accessories will be officially terminated on December 31, 2026. By then, whether the host or the Joy-Con controller is broken, you may face the embarrassing situation of having nowhere to repair it.
In order to use it as a pure stand-alone device and continue to play games on the National Switch, it is recommended that you do the following:
Redeem all redemption codes: Whether obtained as free compensation or purchased elsewhere, all unused game redemption codes must be used before May 15th and will be invalidated upon expiration.
Immediately perform high-intensity downloads: download all digital games and DLC content in the game library to the body storage or an additional microSD card. If there is not enough storage space, you now have to get a large-capacity memory card.
Be wary of clinging to local data: never delete installed games, and be cautious about "initializing" your machine.
Fixed hardware and accounts: Set up "common hosts" in advance, bind WeChat accounts, and do not delete associated accounts easily.
Physical data backup: Important game screenshots, videos and other data should be backed up to the computer as soon as possible to prevent the host from failing and failing to repair, resulting in the loss of data.
