Nintendo has published its official maintenance timetable for the week surrounding December 28, 2025, offering key details on upcoming service interruptions for its online infrastructure.
While there will be no immediate outages affecting players in late December, the company has already scheduled early maintenance sessions set to impact Nintendo Account functionality in mid-January 2026. The maintenance will specifically target both the original Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2 hardware, focusing on services that require the use of a Nintendo Account.
This includes access to essential features such as the Nintendo eShop, online multiplayer, and digital purchase history across the two platforms.
According to the announced schedule, downtime is set for January 13, 2026, beginning at 9 PM Pacific Time and ending at 9:30 PM Pacific Time.
For players in other regions, this maintenance window translates to: - Eastern Time (US): January 14, 12:00 AM – 12:30 AM - United Kingdom: January 14, 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM - Europe: January 14, 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM During these periods, users may experience temporary service disruption when logging into or accessing services tied to their Nintendo Account.
Nintendo has advised its user base to plan accordingly, especially if making purchases or using cloud save features during the specified window. A Nintendo representative reiterated the company’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity and performance of its online platforms, stating that regular maintenance is essential to ensuring a secure and seamless experience for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players around the world. Nintendo’s continued investment in its online infrastructure comes as the Switch family of consoles remains a dominant force in the gaming market.
Since its launch in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has reached significant sales milestones and developed a robust ecosystem of digital and physical titles.
As anticipation grows for the upcoming Switch 2, users can expect such proactive maintenance measures to continue supporting the evolving needs of the Nintendo player community. For real-time updates and further information about service schedules, Nintendo encourages users to monitor the official Nintendo support page.
The company’s clear communication ensures that both casual and dedicated players can seamlessly stay informed about platform status and upcoming events.
While there will be no immediate outages affecting players in late December, the company has already scheduled early maintenance sessions set to impact Nintendo Account functionality in mid-January 2026. The maintenance will specifically target both the original Nintendo Switch and the anticipated Switch 2 hardware, focusing on services that require the use of a Nintendo Account.
This includes access to essential features such as the Nintendo eShop, online multiplayer, and digital purchase history across the two platforms.
According to the announced schedule, downtime is set for January 13, 2026, beginning at 9 PM Pacific Time and ending at 9:30 PM Pacific Time.
For players in other regions, this maintenance window translates to: - Eastern Time (US): January 14, 12:00 AM – 12:30 AM - United Kingdom: January 14, 5:00 AM – 5:30 AM - Europe: January 14, 6:00 AM – 6:30 AM During these periods, users may experience temporary service disruption when logging into or accessing services tied to their Nintendo Account.
Nintendo has advised its user base to plan accordingly, especially if making purchases or using cloud save features during the specified window. A Nintendo representative reiterated the company’s ongoing commitment to maintaining the integrity and performance of its online platforms, stating that regular maintenance is essential to ensuring a secure and seamless experience for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 players around the world. Nintendo’s continued investment in its online infrastructure comes as the Switch family of consoles remains a dominant force in the gaming market.
Since its launch in 2017, the Nintendo Switch has reached significant sales milestones and developed a robust ecosystem of digital and physical titles.
As anticipation grows for the upcoming Switch 2, users can expect such proactive maintenance measures to continue supporting the evolving needs of the Nintendo player community. For real-time updates and further information about service schedules, Nintendo encourages users to monitor the official Nintendo support page.
The company’s clear communication ensures that both casual and dedicated players can seamlessly stay informed about platform status and upcoming events.
