Nintendo Maintenance Schedule: May 2025 Includes Switch Online and eShop Downtime

Nintendo has officially released its maintenance schedule for the week of May 11, 2025, outlining planned service interruptions across several key platforms.

The update impacts the Nintendo Switch Online functionality, as well as the Nintendo eShop services on Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS systems.

The forthcoming maintenance window ensures ongoing stability and performance improvements crucial to the player experience, marking Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to system reliability. According to the latest announcement, Nintendo Switch users will experience scheduled downtime for the Nintendo Switch Online app accessible via the console's home menu.

This network service maintenance is set for May 13, beginning at 6:00 PM PT and running until 11:00 PM PT.

Corresponding local times include 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM ET (May 13–14), 2:00 AM to 7:00 AM BST in the UK (May 14), and 3:00 AM to 8:00 AM CEST in Europe (May 14).

During this period, users may encounter interruptions or be unable to access certain online features. An additional round of maintenance will impact the Nintendo eShop across three major platforms: Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and 3DS.

Service downtime is scheduled to begin at 9:30 PM PT on May 19 and extend through 12:30 AM PT on May 20.

For other regions, this translates to 12:30 AM to 3:30 AM ET (May 20), 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM BST in the UK (May 20), and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM CEST in Europe (May 20).

Certain eShop network services, such as purchases or downloads, may be temporarily unavailable during this window. A Nintendo spokesperson reiterated the company’s focus on delivering reliable, secure digital services, stating that regularly scheduled maintenance is vital for continued quality and user satisfaction.

While the maintenance may present temporary inconveniences, it is conducted to uphold service standards and improve the online ecosystem across supported platforms. Players are encouraged to plan their downloads and online activities around these maintenance periods.

Nintendo regularly provides timely updates on system operations, reinforcing transparency and the brand’s long-standing reputation for dependable support.

For ongoing reports and the latest service status, users can monitor Nintendo’s customer support channels or dedicated maintenance trackers. As always, Nintendo’s attention to network infrastructure and user security remains a top priority, contributing to the enduring popularity of Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and Nintendo 3DS platforms.

For more details on upcoming maintenance or service outages, stay tuned to official Nintendo communications and news outlets.

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