Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and 3DS Systems Undergo Server Maintenance This Week
Attention Nintendo fans! Please be advised that all Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and 3DS systems will undergo scheduled server maintenance this week. During this time, certain online services and features will be unavailable.
What does this mean for you?
During the server maintenance period, you may experience interruptions to the following online services and features on your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, or 3DS system⁚
- Nintendo eShop
- Online multiplayer gaming
- Game updates and downloads
- Friend codes and online friend features
- Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack services
- Wii U and 3DS online features, including Miiverse
You will not be able to access these services and features until the maintenance is complete.
Additionally, please note that any software updates or downloads that are in progress during the maintenance period may be interrupted and will need to be restarted once the maintenance is complete.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We recommend that you plan your gaming activities accordingly and avoid scheduling any important online gaming sessions or software updates during the maintenance period.
When will the maintenance take place?
The server maintenance for Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and 3DS systems will take place on the following dates and times⁚
- North America⁚ March 8, 2023, from 5⁚00 PM to 8⁚00 PM PST
- Europe⁚ March 9, 2023, from 2⁚00 AM to 5⁚00 AM CET
- Japan⁚ March 9, 2023, from 11⁚00 AM to 2⁚00 PM JST
Please note that these times are approximate and the maintenance may be completed sooner or later than scheduled.
We recommend that you check the official Nintendo website or social media channels for the latest updates on the maintenance status.
During the maintenance period, you will not be able to access any of the affected online services or features on your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, or 3DS system.
What services will be affected?
During the server maintenance period, the following online services and features will be unavailable on Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and 3DS systems⁚
- Nintendo eShop
- Online multiplayer gaming
- Cloud saves
- Friend codes and online friend features
- Software updates
- Nintendo Switch Online app
- Miiverse (Wii U only)
All other services and features, such as local multiplayer gaming and single-player modes, will remain available during the maintenance period.
Please note that any online games or activities that you start before the maintenance period begins may be interrupted or terminated once the maintenance starts.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
How to prepare for the maintenance
To prepare for the upcoming server maintenance, we recommend that you do the following⁚
- Finish any online games or activities that you are currently engaged in. Once the maintenance period begins, you will not be able to access online services or features.
- Save your game progress. Any unsaved progress may be lost if your game is interrupted during the maintenance period.
- Charge your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, or 3DS system. This will ensure that you can continue playing offline games or activities during the maintenance period.
- Find an alternative way to stay connected with friends. If you are planning on playing online multiplayer games with friends during the maintenance period, you will need to find an alternative way to communicate with them, such as through social media or a messaging app.
By following these steps, you can help ensure that the server maintenance period goes smoothly for you.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Additional information
Here is some additional information about the upcoming server maintenance⁚
- The maintenance period will begin on [date] at [time] PT and will end on [date] at [time] PT.
- During the maintenance period, the following online services and features will be unavailable⁚
- Nintendo eShop
- Online multiplayer gaming
- Cloud saves
- Software updates
- Offline play will still be available during the maintenance period. You will be able to play any games that are stored on your Nintendo Switch, Wii U, or 3DS system.
- Once the maintenance period is complete, all online services and features will be restored.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this maintenance may cause. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please visit the Nintendo Support website for more information.
