Large-Scale Pokémon Eviction Looms With Pokémon Bank Server Shutdown
Hackaday • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo has announced that the Pokémon Bank service will shut down on February 25, 2027, following the recent discontinuation of most online services for the Nintendo 3DS, including the eShop.
- Pokémon Bank allowed players to transfer digital Pokémon between physical systems, a feature that has evolved from link cables on early Gameboy devices to cloud-based services on the 3DS and Nintendo Switch.
- The service enabled users to store up to 3,000 Pokémon and transfer them across various games, maintaining continuity for players' collections.
- During the final months before shutdown, Pokémon Bank will be available for free, giving fans an opportunity to manage their digital Pokémon collections.
