Meanwhile, the Japanese company is trying to develop games for the 2017-released Nintendo Switch, but how long that will last remains unclear…

Eurogamer reported that users recently received an email updating them on changes to the Nintendo Account Agreement ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch. While the language differs between Europe and the US, the core message is clear: “digital products are for personal and non-commercial use only”, and “unauthorized usage may render the product unusable”.

Could Nintendo take it too far?

In the U.S. version, users acknowledge that if they violate Nintendo’s restrictions, the company “may render the entire device unusable, not just the account service”. While limiting access to online features is commonplace, bricking entire systems seems legally controversial and surprisingly severe.

Aggressive anti-piracy continues

Nintendo has long been known for its aggressive stance against piracy. Last year, the company shut down Yuzu, a popular emulator that allowed users to play Switch games on PC with better resolution, frame rates, and modding support. The other popular emulator, Ryujinx, was also taken down in October 2024.

The original Switch isn’t done yet

Even as attention shifts to the Switch 2, Nintendo insists it will continue supporting the original 2017 Switch with new games. In their recent financial report, the company confirmed the following first-party titles: Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (both arriving this year), and Pokémon Champions, which has no date yet. Also announced were Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, expected in 2026. The goal seems to be to challenge or surpass the PS2’s lifetime sales record.

Source: WCCFTech, WCCFTech, Eurogamer, Nintendo