Nintendo eShop in Brazil Available on December 7th

Additionally, Brazilian Portuguese is Now Available on the Nintendo Switch Operating System

Yesterday, Nintendo confirmed the official launch of Nintendo eShop in Brazil starting on December 7^th at 9 p.m. BST.  With Nintendo eShop, consumers are able to purchase digital games and content and download it directly to their Nintendo Switch system. On December 7^th a free update for Nintendo Switch will be available to consumers to access Nintendo eShop in the Brazilian market.

Nintendo eShop in Brazil will have more than 400 titles and pieces of digital content at launch, with a growing library of games from Nintendo, independent developers and publishing partners. Nintendo eShop will accept Brazilian local payment methods, and local currency prices. Consumers in Brazil will need a Nintendo Account set in the Brazilian territory to access it starting on December 7^th.

Nintendo eShop offers a wide variety of content, such as new releases and classic games, demos, DLC, Season Passes, and Nintendo Switch Online memberships. Among the games available at launch are Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise and Pikmin 3 Deluxe, as well as popular Nintendo games like Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Nintendo eShop also offers DLC* such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Pass Vol. 1 & 2. The popular franchise from Epic Games, Fortnite, and YouTube are going to be available for download in Nintendo eShop in Brazil starting on December 7^th.

Other titles from development partners available in Nintendo eShop in Brazil on December 7^th are Just Dance 2021 and FIFA 21 Legacy Edition, as well as popular Brazilian games such as Horizon Chase Turbo developed by Aquiris Game Studio and Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition developed by Long Hat House.

“We hope fans will enjoy using Nintendo eShop to easily access and purchase their favorite games on Nintendo Switch ,” said Bill van Zyll, Director and General Manager of Latin America at Nintendo of America. “We plan to continue growing the library of Nintendo Switch games available in Nintendo eShop, providing options for all types of players.”

From Nintendo eShop in Brazil, consumers will have access to pre-orders, discounts and special offers. They will also be able to receive My Nintendo Gold Points by purchasing eligible games or digital content. My Nintendo is a loyalty program that connects Nintendo experiences across multiple touchpoints, from gaming systems to computers and smartphones. For more details about how to earn and redeem My Nintendo points, visit https://my.nintendo.com/.

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Members also enjoy a curated library of NES and Super NES classic games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. As well as special events such as Tetris 99 MAXIMUS CUP and Super Mario Bros. 35. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/pt_BR/switch/online-service/.

Nintendo also announced that Brazilian Portuguese is now available as a language option in the Nintendo Switch operating system. Once the system update is installed, users can access the HOME Menu, select System Settings, scroll down to System, select Language and choose the Brazilian Portuguese option. For more details about changing the system’s language, visit Nintendo’s costumer support website. Information about supported languages for games is included on the game detail page for each game in Nintendo eShop.

For more information about the Nintendo Switch system, specifications and features visit https://www.nintendo.com/pt_BR/switch/system/.