Nintendo has confirmed that the eShop for Wii U and 3DS game consoles will not support the purchase and download of content from March 27, 2023.
“Starting March 27, 2023, it will no longer be possible to make purchases on the Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Also, it will no longer be possible to download free content, including game demos,” Nintendo announced.
In addition, the Japanese company also pointed out that from August 29 this year, users will no longer be able to add funds via the Nintendo eShop card. However, those who add them by that date will be able to use them however they want until March 27, 2023.
The good news, though, is that even after the closure of the eShop for Wii U and 3DS, users will be able to re-download, receive updates for, and play purchased games and DLC. online. These possibilities, as Nintendo claims, will not change in the foreseeable future.
Finally, Nintendo added that the sale of the Fire Emblem Fates game will end shortly before the official closing of the eShop, that is, on February 28, 2023. They say, however, that DLC for that title will be available to purchase right up until the digital store closes.
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