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Nintendo Switch Online Service lets the console owners enjoy online multiplayer gaming as well as a dedicated smartphone app that connects to the Nintendo Switch system and helps connect with friends for co-op and competitive games online.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of Nintendo Switch Online reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

Nintendo Switch Online Outage Chart 02/20/2026 01:35

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by Nintendo Switch Online users through our website.

  1. Online Play (64%)

    Online Play (64%)

  2. Sign in (27%)

    Sign in (27%)

  3. Matchmaking (9%)

    Matchmaking (9%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent Nintendo Switch Online outage reports came from the following cities:

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City Problem Type Report Time
SpainAlbacete Online Play
United KingdomManchester Online Play
United KingdomWitney Sign in
United KingdomPreston Online Play
ParaguayAsunción Online Play
United StatesPhiladelphia Sign in
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Nintendo Switch Online Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • Bencompetence Bencompetence (@Bencompetence) reported

    @ThatSamWinkler People are going feral for the word “Leak” this year. I saw someone dunk on Nintendo for only getting mad when other companies leak their games but not saying anything when they accidentally post something themselves. Thé dialogue is broken.

  • SparkleSparks7 Sparkle (AgentJoker) 🧇🧇🧇 (@SparkleSparks7) reported

    I can't wait for Nintendo's E3 tomorrow!!! So... I have this idea, if Crash goes to Smash Bros. I'll do a Mini Art Raffle!!!

  • zach_guylol zach guy (@zach_guylol) reported

    aaand apparently i have to do a full ******* factory reset just to fix it, thanks nintendo, really love when you do that

  • kwofunnymoney Kevin (@kwofunnymoney) reported

    @FireShib @StarFoxxToken Are there any legal concerns that Nintendo might try to take action based on the name of the token? Or is this a non-issue or something that we foresee able to deal with in the future if necessary?

  • wildetrousers Gert Wildetrousers (@wildetrousers) reported

    @NintendoUK please sort out this error code 2123-1502. Its farcical

  • ChaosKey4013 Shaun | ChaosKey (@ChaosKey4013) reported

    This stinks!! I was looking forward to watching the E3 Nintendo Direct with friends, but my internet has been out for 2 days. They canceled the appointment to fix it, so my mom is switching providers. But it could take a week before we get it. Now I have to watch it alone…

  • kloverleavez what the hell is pepto draino (@kloverleavez) reported

    @ryan_2451 @TheOneMoonlight @NintendoAmerica Bro that is Crash 😐

  • BrothaFletch Perc Angle (@BrothaFletch) reported

    Nintendo’s E3 conference is either going to start or end with BOTW2. If I could bet on it, it’s going to start with Smash (revealing Crash Bandicoot too cause who tf else would it be at this point)

  • mariosonic500 Chester​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ (@mariosonic500) reported

    Before the Nintendo Direct tomorrow, here are my final predictions for Smash's next fighter: I think the next fighter will either be Crash Bandicoot or Doom Slayer. If we get a double reveal, then both, but if we just get one, then I don't really know who's more likely at E3.

  • DamnMisur Aladdin Sarsippius Sulemenagic Jackson III (@DamnMisur) reported

    @NintendoAmerica If you could fix downloading issues, that would be great. How can I buy game if can't download?

  • widerightgames Wide Right Games (@widerightgames) reported

    @mike_revill Seems to be an issue with the eShop. If you delete the app and try to redownload (might take a few tries) it should eventually work. We have a ticket in with Nintendo. Will report back asap.

  • SeanCovell7 Sean Covell (@SeanCovell7) reported

    @Hatsuma2 @iamalitayyeb Exactly, enough said! Sony won the console wars BEFORE the war started with the PS1. Every generation they have out sold the Xbox including last gen almost 3 to 1. Nintendo has sold more than Soft but not more than Sony. It will be trouble for ANY company to surpass Sony. EOD!

  • DamnMisur Aladdin Sarsippius Sulemenagic Jackson III (@DamnMisur) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Fix your download issues. Can't use a game if I can't download so ads are a moot point

  • BluScythe BluScythe (@BluScythe) reported

    the way I see Nintendo going, their #E32021 Is a coin flip. They're either going to crash and burn, or ******* massacre the competition with no survivors.

  • GreyClo74866596 Yumiko (@GreyClo74866596) reported

    So, Nintendo's 12.0.3 update to the Switch's firmware is dumb imo. They pulled it for a bit and then REDISTRIBUTED IT without fixing the issue it presented (which was preventing software downloads after installng said update). Nintendo, fix your ****

  • richiehanbrown hannahdamma (@richiehanbrown) reported

    @NintendoUK Would be great if you could fix the 2123-1502 error code on our switch so that we could download any games?

  • bexbrenna b (@bexbrenna) reported

    lol @NintendoUK just took £50 out of my account for mario kart, but won’t actually let me download it (error 2123-1502)??? love bein robbed x

  • mdaday Matthew Daday (@mdaday) reported

    @crashtesterX It is due to the recent Switch update. Nintendo has not fixed it yet. I followed some steps online (restart switch, clear cache etc.) which may have helped. If something is downloading/updating I just kept retrying and it eventually work. I hope a fix is coming soon.

  • bangTan_Buttery Justasideacc (@bangTan_Buttery) reported

    @WuffLasagna @FortniteStatus Day 3 for me rn😪😵 @Nintendo fix this plssss?🥺

  • Cath_Hurbain Catherine Hurbain (@Cath_Hurbain) reported

    @Yaboii241 @SerebiiNet Did you tried contacting support? There should be a way to force it. I had no problem doing this. Clean all app data, then connect to Nintendo account.

  • HydroArctic420 HydroArctic (@HydroArctic420) reported

    How do I fix the Switch 12.0.3 download glitch? I can't update Apex or Fortnite nor can I download anything. It's been like this for 3 days!!! @NintendoAmerica

  • DDR_MARTEN Marten, from DDR XX (@DDR_MARTEN) reported

    @sigtweets4u If you downloaded the most recent update that’s why Nintendo pulled the update shortly after they released it, it apparently breaks the ability to download stuff lol I have the same issue I hope it gets patched somehow

  • gtfc_1 Dave Nunn 🤘 (@gtfc_1) reported

    This is running a nintendo switch. Ps5 no signal either. Dogshit service day in day out

  • Crowrose90 🎀kayla🎀 (@Crowrose90) reported

    @MarioRabbids @NintendoAmerica No ones going to be able to download it if they don't fix their system update, it's been nothing but a headache since it happened, trying to update your games now is a joke

  • sean99o82 bruhboat (@sean99o82) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Give me crash

  • lesbmiserables escapee pregnancy test frog (@lesbmiserables) reported

    can nintendo fix their **** please im just trying to play videos games out here

  • StevenBigBugLBP StevenBigBug (@StevenBigBugLBP) reported

    My hopes for tomorrow's E3 Nintendo Direct: 3D Kirby game New Wario Ware game Crash and Rayman for Smash Ultimate DLC

  • sera18171 せーら姫 (@sera18171) reported

    inb4 OoT and MM for Nintendo Switch revealation should come tomorrow but with some weird version specific stuff like deku stick as adult on WiiU VC also with dumb input lag ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • Monotone_Nick Logic or Reason (@Monotone_Nick) reported

    With Nintendo's E3 tomorrow morning, I wanted to make my final predictions on the last 2 DLC fighters. I'm gonna say Crash Bandicoot and Rayman.

  • sketchypixels ✨Beta Persei✨ (@sketchypixels) reported

    I haven't been able to stop thinking about the fact that Square has chosen to release the FF1-FF6 Remasters on Mobile instead of Switch Steam makes sense it's a game service but mobile???? And NOT Switch??????? Didn't these games start on Nintendo systems even????