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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 02/18/2026 08:45

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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 (67%)

    Online Play (67%)

  2. Sign in (25%)

    Sign in (25%)

  3. Matchmaking (8%)

    Matchmaking (8%)

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:

  • SyahidKhadafi Ibrahim (@SyahidKhadafi) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Incoming Twitter crash / error on that day then due to this lol

  • TaikoTippi Timpani (@TaikoTippi) reported

    @nettletta Plus it's much less work and more profitable to deny drifts existence which is scummy but since nintendo has no real incentive to actually fix it, they really aren't going to. Luckily the pro controller works fine but im still having trust issues with the durability

  • HeyItsSamB Hey Its Sam (@HeyItsSamB) reported

    @SB2749 @NintendoAmerica I just realized that its 2 broken switches and that makes me sad

  • MemedTweeter RareSox (@MemedTweeter) reported

    @HannaBarberaCap @NintendoAmerica Please tell me a John K Crash exists

  • BS5tothe5th Brandon smith (@BS5tothe5th) reported

    @sayonaralara_ @The__Carnival There's even a 3ds emulator called citrus, but it's still kinda buggy at this time with framerate issues. But if Nintendo is done supporting the games, get them another way if you must. I also saw that Walmart was selling all their 3ds games for $10 each, Idk the truth but....

  • l_eat_Bread StardustRyan (@l_eat_Bread) reported

    @AltAccountOfIdo @SB2749 @NintendoAmerica They never said they broke it, they aren't baiting. They just said here's a picture of a broken Switch

  • VolanteMAlan1 VolanteMAlan (@VolanteMAlan1) reported

    @scottzolak @Fred_Kirsch Breaking news. Backup quarterback from Nintendo TecmoBowl and 2nd string lineman from UMass ruins career of Boston Celtics GM by making issues of a stupid interview years ago... Congrats guys.

  • NintendoShame Nintendo Shame (@NintendoShame) reported

    It's been 105 days since the last game was added to the Nintendo Switch Online service

  • TheLEGObrick_ TheLEGObrick (@TheLEGObrick_) reported

    @JoeBotMotion @mariokarttourEN That's very peculiar... Well, I think your best bet is to consider contacting Nintendo's support and tell them that you're having such an issue

  • cici_dreamr Cici Dreamer (@cici_dreamr) reported

    @nettletta i mean, its not just a nintendo issue either, xbox and ps4/5 controllers can also drift! its just a overall issue with thumbsticks, but idk how microsoft and sony are dealing w the issue..

  • ThumbsGreene GreeneThumbs (@ThumbsGreene) reported

    @AboutNintendo Good post, only issue I have is with the phrase “strategize your hate”. Honestly, there is no reason to hate Nintendo, and we shouldn’t encourage it. There is plenty of room for criticising the company without fostering unhealthy emotions.

  • pierre485_ Pierre485 (@pierre485_) reported

    @So_Ethereal @NintendoAmerica Let's go, I'm not working that day :)

  • adamwjohnson 🏖 (@adamwjohnson) reported

    Switch Pro? No thanks. Nintendo abandoned the regular Switch after two years, never fixed the broken joycon situtation.. Never buying another console from them.

  • stevent2002 StevenT2002 (@stevent2002) reported

    @pawsonic12 @NintendoAmerica crash bandicoot also trash

  • itsgalex_ galex (@itsgalex_) reported

    @gamer_moustache But if we were to agree he’s black he’s the only black character on the roster and isn’t even of Nintendo IP, which is still an issue

  • Henry13043664 Henry (ahora haciendo sfm) (@Henry13043664) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Fan: you're gonna reveal switch pro,botw 2,metroid prime 4,and add Crash Bandicoot and doomguy for Smash Nintendo:not reveal the switch pro,botw 2,metroid prime 4,and add two more fire emblem characters to Smash got it

  • Boyer316New Boyer316 (@Boyer316New) reported

    One thing I will say for old Nintendo is that he walked away from Wolves over transfers, that shows me he has integrity at least but at @Everton he's got the opposite problem in that he needs to gut the changing room and that's not easy given what some of those knobs are on....

  • TaikoTippi Timpani (@TaikoTippi) reported

    @nettletta I believe this is a very likely possibility but at the same time this would require nintendo to actually acknowledge that it is an issue and therefore fix it, which i might be a bit slow on the news but i don't recall them ever doing that

  • Raulesparza2006 Branch (@Raulesparza2006) reported

    @NintendoAmerica 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏CRASH🙏FOR🙏SMASH🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • Smashfan691 Smashfan691 (@Smashfan691) reported

    @NintendoAmerica Finally I'm so excited let's hope crash and masterchief get in smash

  • TaikoTippi Timpani (@TaikoTippi) reported

    @nettletta that would explain my trust issues since its happened before and it probably won't be addressed soon either I've been hoping that in the future nintendo gets knocked down a few pegs and actually has to improve all the garbage attached to them

  • AssWooperReboot THE *** WHOOPER!! #PootHeavyInSmash (@AssWooperReboot) reported

    @Michael67908066 @Jaydecai @NintendoAmerica You say "you're one of those people who want crash in the game" but you're also requesting the boring characters

  • pixelpar Pixelpar (@pixelpar) reported

    The reason the Nintendo Switch Pro leaks so much is primarily due to it's revised Joy-Cons. Originally they tried adding an additional ice cube but kept hitting issues when were unable to keep it below 0°C.

  • willdj Will (@willdj) reported

    @SlashGames1120 @jasonschreier I mean I think the Switch Pro will still be considered a Nintendo Switch so not an issue, but probably means they wont be detailing any Switch Pro exclusives that a 3rd party might have or that they will be in however they announce the Switch Pro

  • sdcazares1980 Sergio David Cazares (@sdcazares1980) reported

    @IGN Both these thoughts are true simultaneously: -Nintendo has the right to sue for piracy. -Nintendo is doing a piss poor job with its online service. And no one likes Nintendo right now.

  • AkiraiOwO Akirai (@AkiraiOwO) reported

    I can't find my nintendo switch this is a problem

  • cmscalvert Chris M. Calvert (@cmscalvert) reported

    @NintendoAmerica What are you going to do about the scalpers buying up mass quantities of amiibos and zelda joycons? There are REAL gamers who want these products, and scalpers are the ONLY ONES benefitting here. Can you fix this?

  • proudtreecko ProudTreecko (@proudtreecko) reported

    @NintendoCanada having an infuriating software issue and cant seem to find anywhere to contact

  • TwiddyBolt TwiddyBolt (@TwiddyBolt) reported

    @SB2749 @NintendoAmerica Obligatory broken switch image? Check.

  • oaklvr oak (@oaklvr) reported

    @subtoconnorpls nintendo will do anything but fix the servers on smash