Nintendo is not leaving Russia, but game prices will soar above 6,000 rubles

The company’s office is operating as usual, and the unavailability of the eShop was explained by “maintenance”

The publication “Navigator Igrovogo Mira” managed to speak with the Russian office of Nintendo and find out what players from Russia should expect in the foreseeable future.

  • The Big N has suspended shipments of its goods to Russia due to supply chain issues;
  • The office in Russia is not closing, the staff is working as usual;
  • There is no information regarding Russian localization for upcoming games such as Mario Strikers: Battle League Football or Bayonetta 3;
  • The eShop for Russia is closed for “maintenance”, but users can download game updates;
  • Previously purchased games cannot be downloaded, only restored from the archive via the console menu;
  • Online play is available;
  • Pre-orders will be processed from funds on the account balance. New games will become available for download on release day; 
  • The company will revise its pricing policy due to the devaluation of the Russian ruble. Games that cost 3,999 rubles will cost users 6,199 rubles starting next week.