Nintendo has published its official maintenance schedule for the week of February 8, 2026, signaling several periods of downtime that will affect players across a range of its hardware platforms.
The schedule encompasses services on both legacy consoles and current-generation systems, reflecting Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to maintaining stable and secure network operations. According to the updated schedule, users of Nintendo Switch, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2, as well as Wii U and 3DS consoles, will experience temporary interruptions across different online services.
Maintenance activities are slated to address network stability, improve service reliability, and support ongoing eShop functions and parental control features. The planned maintenance begins with Nintendo Switch Parental Controls, impacting users on February 8, 2026.
Service will be unavailable from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM PT (8:30 PM to 1:00 AM ET, 1:30 AM to 6:00 AM UK time on February 9, and 2:30 AM to 7:00 AM Central European time).
During these hours, features related to parental management may be inaccessible or limited. Next, Nintendo’s network services—which include critical functions such as acquiring stage data for compatible games—will undergo downtime on February 11, 2026.
The outage is scheduled between 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM PT (11:30 PM to 2:00 AM ET on February 12, and 4:30 AM to 7:00 AM UK time, also 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM Central Europe).
Players may find certain multiplayer or online-dependent features temporarily unavailable during this window. Lastly, Wii U and 3DS owners will encounter maintenance affecting the download of software and eShop access.
This phase will commence at 1:00 AM and finish by 8:00 PM PT on February 12, mapping to 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM UK time on February 13, and 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM Central European time.
As a result, users may not be able to purchase or download digital titles or access certain eShop services during these periods. Nintendo representatives reiterated their dedication to delivering a seamless online experience for all customers.
In a statement, the company expressed their appreciation for the community’s patience and understanding, noting that regular maintenance helps ensure both the security and performance of network-connected features across current and legacy systems. For ongoing updates, users can monitor Nintendo’s official maintenance page or follow trusted outlets for the latest service reports.
Staying informed about scheduled downtimes can help gamers plan around periods of interrupted access, particularly those relying heavily on online play or digital purchases.
As always, Nintendo continues to support its diverse range of hardware through comprehensive service management, reaffirming its leadership in the gaming industry with a proactive approach to player engagement and system integrity.
The schedule encompasses services on both legacy consoles and current-generation systems, reflecting Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to maintaining stable and secure network operations. According to the updated schedule, users of Nintendo Switch, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2, as well as Wii U and 3DS consoles, will experience temporary interruptions across different online services.
Maintenance activities are slated to address network stability, improve service reliability, and support ongoing eShop functions and parental control features. The planned maintenance begins with Nintendo Switch Parental Controls, impacting users on February 8, 2026.
Service will be unavailable from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM PT (8:30 PM to 1:00 AM ET, 1:30 AM to 6:00 AM UK time on February 9, and 2:30 AM to 7:00 AM Central European time).
During these hours, features related to parental management may be inaccessible or limited. Next, Nintendo’s network services—which include critical functions such as acquiring stage data for compatible games—will undergo downtime on February 11, 2026.
The outage is scheduled between 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM PT (11:30 PM to 2:00 AM ET on February 12, and 4:30 AM to 7:00 AM UK time, also 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM Central Europe).
Players may find certain multiplayer or online-dependent features temporarily unavailable during this window. Lastly, Wii U and 3DS owners will encounter maintenance affecting the download of software and eShop access.
This phase will commence at 1:00 AM and finish by 8:00 PM PT on February 12, mapping to 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM to 4:00 AM UK time on February 13, and 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM Central European time.
As a result, users may not be able to purchase or download digital titles or access certain eShop services during these periods. Nintendo representatives reiterated their dedication to delivering a seamless online experience for all customers.
In a statement, the company expressed their appreciation for the community’s patience and understanding, noting that regular maintenance helps ensure both the security and performance of network-connected features across current and legacy systems. For ongoing updates, users can monitor Nintendo’s official maintenance page or follow trusted outlets for the latest service reports.
Staying informed about scheduled downtimes can help gamers plan around periods of interrupted access, particularly those relying heavily on online play or digital purchases.
As always, Nintendo continues to support its diverse range of hardware through comprehensive service management, reaffirming its leadership in the gaming industry with a proactive approach to player engagement and system integrity.
