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video gaming console gamesWhat time do games get released on Nintendo eShop?
Traditionally, eShop games hit the store at 12p.m. Eastern. The same has been true for Switch games. Thelatest game to come to the Switch eShop,Kamiko, wasn't available for purchase until after 12 p.m. on itsThursday, April 27, release day.
Keeping this in view, what time do Nintendo eshop games release?
The game will be pre-loaded to your system at thetime of your order. You'll be able to start playing it afterdownloading a small update, beginning at 12:00 AM ET on thegame's release date. (Please note that some third-partytitles are not available until 12:00 PM PT on the game'srelease date.)
Similarly, it is asked, what time does Nintendo eshop update?
It's called the Nintendo Download. Theeshop can update whenever Nintendo wants itto. It's usually at noon Central on Thursday but games release, orgo live, at midnight all the time.
Complete these steps
- From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tapOpen.
- On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu.
- Scroll down and select Settings / Other.
- Under the section titled History, select Updates.
- You will see a list of the titles you have downloaded.
- Tap Update.