Nintendo Switch 2 Maintenance Schedule Announced for Week of October 26, 2025

Nintendo has officially published its maintenance schedule for both the Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Switch 2, setting dates for service interruptions during the week of October 26, 2025.

Regular maintenance ensures continued performance and security for Nintendo's online services, a practice that has become standard as the company expands its online offerings through the Nintendo eShop, cloud saves, and multiplayer connectivity. The announced schedule includes two separate maintenance sessions, both positioned midweek.

These updates will temporarily affect services on Nintendo Switch, as well as the upcoming Switch 2, demonstrating Nintendo's consistent efforts to support both its current and next-generation hardware. For users of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, the first scheduled maintenance targets the Nintendo Switch Online feature accessible via the Home Menu.

The planned downtime will begin at 6:00 PM PT on October 29, 2025, and will continue through to 2:00 AM PT on October 30.

For those in Eastern Time, services will be unavailable from 9:00 PM ET on October 29 until 5:00 AM ET the next morning.

In the United Kingdom, the maintenance runs from 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM on October 30, while the rest of Europe will experience downtime between 3:00 AM and 11:00 AM on the same day. The second maintenance window focuses on network services, such as acquiring stage data and related features that support online gameplay and software updates.

For players in Pacific Time, this session kicks off at 9:30 PM PT on October 29, concluding at midnight on October 30.

Eastern Time users will see this window from 12:30 AM to 3:00 AM ET on October 30.

In the UK, affected services will be down from 5:30 AM to 8:00 AM, and in Europe, the time frame spans from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on October 30, 2025. Nintendo representatives have emphasized that these maintenance periods are crucial to sustaining the quality and reliability of their online services.

In official communications, the company conveys its ongoing commitment to providing a stable gaming environment for its global user base.

Players are encouraged to plan their gaming sessions around these downtimes to ensure uninterrupted access to features such as Nintendo Switch Online and related network functions. For ongoing updates on system maintenance and related impacts on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, users can continue to monitor official channels and Nintendo's dedicated maintenance report pages. The Nintendo Switch has been a flagship system for the company since its launch in 2017, with cumulative global sales milestones solidifying its status as a leading platform.

The Switch 2, though yet to see a public launch at the time of writing, represents the next leap in hardware and service integration, with Nintendo maintaining its tradition of proactive technical support and transparent communication. As the Nintendo community anticipates new titles, Nintendo Direct announcements, and further advancements for both platforms, staying informed about maintenance schedules ensures a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience for all.

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