Nintendo 3DS Network Undergoes Scheduled Maintenance on November 24, 2025
This week, Nintendo has surprised fans by officially announcing scheduled maintenance for the Nintendo 3DS network services, highlighting the company’s continued attention to its legacy handheld platform.
The decision stands out given that both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online servers were decommissioned over a year ago, yet the 3DS still enjoys an active base of users and retains its eShop download functionality. According to the official maintenance schedule released by Nintendo, all available network services for the Nintendo 3DS will be unavailable for a brief period today, Monday, November 24, 2025.
The maintenance window is set for 3:00pm to 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST), impacting users for approximately 90 minutes.
For those in other regions, this translates to: - North America: 3:00pm PST / 4:00pm MST / 5:00pm CST / 6:00pm EST - UK/Ireland: 11:00pm GMT - Europe: 12:00am (Tuesday) CET / 1:00am (Tuesday) EET - Asia/Oceania: 8:00am (Tuesday) JST / 7:00am (Tuesday) AWST / 10:00am (Tuesday) AEDT The persistence of maintenance for the Nintendo 3DS, despite its online multiplayer features having been discontinued in early 2024, illustrates Nintendo’s ongoing support of users who continue to access and redownload purchased titles from the Nintendo eShop.
While such maintenance may cause some concern within the community and lead to speculation—especially on platforms like Reddit—Nintendo has a track record of providing transparency before making significant changes to network services.
As noted, similar maintenance for the Nintendo Network ID occurred as recently as October 2025. A Nintendo spokesperson summarized this approach, stating that regular system updates and maintenance help ensure continued access for the remaining functions, such as digital downloads and account management, even after online play features have ended. For most Nintendo 3DS users, the impact will be minimal—network services and eShop access will be restored promptly after the maintenance window.
Those looking to download titles or manage their accounts are simply advised to wait until the process is complete. Launched in 2011, the Nintendo 3DS has sold over 75 million units and remains one of Nintendo’s most beloved handheld platforms.
Its enduring popularity is evident in ongoing community activity and the company’s willingness to support legacy services more than a decade after release. As always, Nintendo encourages users to stay informed through official channels and assures that any service interruptions are temporary and aimed at optimizing the user experience. Stay tuned for further updates on the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and all things Nintendo—including news on upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations and eShop service announcements.
The decision stands out given that both the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U online servers were decommissioned over a year ago, yet the 3DS still enjoys an active base of users and retains its eShop download functionality. According to the official maintenance schedule released by Nintendo, all available network services for the Nintendo 3DS will be unavailable for a brief period today, Monday, November 24, 2025.
The maintenance window is set for 3:00pm to 4:30pm Pacific Standard Time (PST), impacting users for approximately 90 minutes.
For those in other regions, this translates to: - North America: 3:00pm PST / 4:00pm MST / 5:00pm CST / 6:00pm EST - UK/Ireland: 11:00pm GMT - Europe: 12:00am (Tuesday) CET / 1:00am (Tuesday) EET - Asia/Oceania: 8:00am (Tuesday) JST / 7:00am (Tuesday) AWST / 10:00am (Tuesday) AEDT The persistence of maintenance for the Nintendo 3DS, despite its online multiplayer features having been discontinued in early 2024, illustrates Nintendo’s ongoing support of users who continue to access and redownload purchased titles from the Nintendo eShop.
While such maintenance may cause some concern within the community and lead to speculation—especially on platforms like Reddit—Nintendo has a track record of providing transparency before making significant changes to network services.
As noted, similar maintenance for the Nintendo Network ID occurred as recently as October 2025. A Nintendo spokesperson summarized this approach, stating that regular system updates and maintenance help ensure continued access for the remaining functions, such as digital downloads and account management, even after online play features have ended. For most Nintendo 3DS users, the impact will be minimal—network services and eShop access will be restored promptly after the maintenance window.
Those looking to download titles or manage their accounts are simply advised to wait until the process is complete. Launched in 2011, the Nintendo 3DS has sold over 75 million units and remains one of Nintendo’s most beloved handheld platforms.
Its enduring popularity is evident in ongoing community activity and the company’s willingness to support legacy services more than a decade after release. As always, Nintendo encourages users to stay informed through official channels and assures that any service interruptions are temporary and aimed at optimizing the user experience. Stay tuned for further updates on the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch, and all things Nintendo—including news on upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations and eShop service announcements.
