Nintendo Announces Maintenance Schedule for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Services – January 11, 2026
Nintendo has released its official maintenance timetable for the week of January 11, 2026, outlining temporary service disruptions across Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 platforms.
Regular system maintenance is a critical part of Nintendo’s commitment to providing a stable and secure online environment, and this week’s updates will primarily impact Switch Online, parental controls, account functions, and save data transfers. Details of Nintendo Switch Maintenance Schedule According to Nintendo, multiple maintenance sessions have been slated over several days, each affecting different network services and features. 1.
Parental Controls (Nintendo Switch) On January 12, maintenance for Switch Parental Controls will take place starting at 5:30 PM PT and is expected to conclude by 10 PM PT.
This session will run simultaneously in North America and select European regions, including from 8:30 PM ET (January 12) to 1 AM ET (January 13), 1:30 AM to 6 AM in the UK (January 13), and from 2:30 AM to 7 AM in Europe (January 13). 2.
Network Services – Switch Online (Switch and Switch 2) The Nintendo Switch Online service, accessible directly from the Home Menu on both Switch and the future Switch 2, will undergo scheduled maintenance on January 12 from 9 PM PT to 10:30 PM PT.
Eastern Time users can expect downtime from 12 AM to 1:30 AM on January 13.
In the UK and other European territories, this will translate to periods between 5 AM and 7:30 AM on January 13. 3.
Save Data Transfer (Nintendo Switch) Gamers looking to transfer save data between consoles should be mindful of scheduled maintenance on January 13, occurring from 8:30 PM PT to 10:30 PM PT (11:30 PM ET to 1:30 AM ET on January 14).
European users will see affected hours from 4:30 AM to 7:30 AM on January 14. 4.
Nintendo Account Usage (Switch and Switch 2) A brief maintenance window is set for the Nintendo Account System on both Switch models.
This period will take place from 9 PM to 9:30 PM PT on January 13 (12 AM to 12:30 AM ET on January 14), and from 5 AM to 6:30 AM in the UK and European time zones. Impact on Players and Nintendo's Commitment A Nintendo spokesperson emphasized the importance of regular scheduled maintenance, stating that these sessions ensure "the highest quality and security for our online services," while minimizing disruption for players globally. Players are encouraged to plan online activities around the published maintenance windows to avoid service interruptions.
During these periods, users may experience limited or no access to features such as online play, save transfers, or account management, depending on the affected service. For ongoing updates, fans can consult Nintendo’s official maintenance portal to stay informed of any changes. Nintendo continues to prioritize the reliability and safety of its digital platforms for both the current Switch console and the anticipated successor, Switch 2.
With a global user base relying on these services via the eShop, Nintendo Switch Online, and Nintendo Accounts, the company’s proactive maintenance approach underscores its leadership in the gaming hardware sector.
Regular system maintenance is a critical part of Nintendo’s commitment to providing a stable and secure online environment, and this week’s updates will primarily impact Switch Online, parental controls, account functions, and save data transfers. Details of Nintendo Switch Maintenance Schedule According to Nintendo, multiple maintenance sessions have been slated over several days, each affecting different network services and features. 1.
Parental Controls (Nintendo Switch) On January 12, maintenance for Switch Parental Controls will take place starting at 5:30 PM PT and is expected to conclude by 10 PM PT.
This session will run simultaneously in North America and select European regions, including from 8:30 PM ET (January 12) to 1 AM ET (January 13), 1:30 AM to 6 AM in the UK (January 13), and from 2:30 AM to 7 AM in Europe (January 13). 2.
Network Services – Switch Online (Switch and Switch 2) The Nintendo Switch Online service, accessible directly from the Home Menu on both Switch and the future Switch 2, will undergo scheduled maintenance on January 12 from 9 PM PT to 10:30 PM PT.
Eastern Time users can expect downtime from 12 AM to 1:30 AM on January 13.
In the UK and other European territories, this will translate to periods between 5 AM and 7:30 AM on January 13. 3.
Save Data Transfer (Nintendo Switch) Gamers looking to transfer save data between consoles should be mindful of scheduled maintenance on January 13, occurring from 8:30 PM PT to 10:30 PM PT (11:30 PM ET to 1:30 AM ET on January 14).
European users will see affected hours from 4:30 AM to 7:30 AM on January 14. 4.
Nintendo Account Usage (Switch and Switch 2) A brief maintenance window is set for the Nintendo Account System on both Switch models.
This period will take place from 9 PM to 9:30 PM PT on January 13 (12 AM to 12:30 AM ET on January 14), and from 5 AM to 6:30 AM in the UK and European time zones. Impact on Players and Nintendo's Commitment A Nintendo spokesperson emphasized the importance of regular scheduled maintenance, stating that these sessions ensure "the highest quality and security for our online services," while minimizing disruption for players globally. Players are encouraged to plan online activities around the published maintenance windows to avoid service interruptions.
During these periods, users may experience limited or no access to features such as online play, save transfers, or account management, depending on the affected service. For ongoing updates, fans can consult Nintendo’s official maintenance portal to stay informed of any changes. Nintendo continues to prioritize the reliability and safety of its digital platforms for both the current Switch console and the anticipated successor, Switch 2.
With a global user base relying on these services via the eShop, Nintendo Switch Online, and Nintendo Accounts, the company’s proactive maintenance approach underscores its leadership in the gaming hardware sector.
