Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 Set for Official Taiwan Launch by October 2025

Nintendo has officially revealed plans to launch the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 in Taiwan by October 2025, marking a significant step for Taiwanese gamers eager to access digital content directly on their consoles.

This development coincides with recent product releases and local distribution strategies, underscoring Nintendo’s commitment to expanding its digital ecosystem in new markets. Earlier this month, the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World set hit the Taiwanese market.

Unlike major regions such as the United States and Japan—where digital codes for bundled titles are common—the Taiwanese bundle was distinct in featuring a physical copy of Mario Kart World, due to the Nintendo eShop's current unavailability in the territory. This week, Nintendo also announced the global Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Legends Z-A Edition set, poised for release across key territories.

However, the details surrounding the Taiwanese version of the bundle have generated significant discussion among retailers and consumers.

While Nintendo has yet to confirm the precise contents of the regional package, information shared by Taiwanese distributors with retailers has diverged.

One distributor informed shop owners that the bundle would include a full game download, while another distributor indicated that the format—physical or digital—remains undetermined pending further updates from Nintendo. Retailers have, in turn, presented varying information to consumers based on these distributor communications.

The situation was further clarified by The Pokemon Company’s official website for the Hong Kong and Taiwanese markets, which states that the Pokemon Legends Z-A bundle in question will come as a full game download.

Additionally, specific disclaimers on the same product page confirm that the "Nintendo eShop will launch in Taiwan in 2025," especially under listings for both the physical/digital Pokemon Legends Z-A game and upgrade packs.

Notably, this disclaimer is absent for the hardware bundle, leading to further inquiry among enthusiasts and retailers alike. Given the presence of digital bundles and recent announcements by Nintendo, industry experts indicate that the Nintendo eShop launch in Taiwan is closely timed with the release of these new product sets.

Should the Nintendo Switch 2 Pokemon Legends Z-A Edition in Taiwan indeed include a full game download, the region’s Nintendo eShop must become operational by its stated October 2025 launch window, to enable purchasers to redeem and access their games digitally. Previously, Nintendo confirmed plans to bring its full suite of online services, including the Nintendo eShop, to the Taiwanese market in 2025.

As of now, the exact launch date is unannounced, but product timelines suggest it will happen no later than October 16, 2025. As Nintendo continues to expand its hardware and digital services footprint, the company’s commitment to ensuring an equitable and streamlined launch experience across new territories becomes all the more evident.

Taiwanese gamers can look forward to broader access, enhanced convenience, and expanded digital offerings with the debut of the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2.

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