The Crunchyroll anime streaming application is officially leaving the Nintendo Switch. According to a notification sent to users by the streaming service, support for the platform will end on October 30, 2026, at which point the app will no longer be available on the eShop.
Quick Facts
- App Closure Date: October 30, 2026
- Original Release: February 2022 on the Nintendo Switch eShop
- Alternative Access: crunchyroll.com, mobile apps, and over 30 other global and regional platforms
The app originally launched on Nintendo's hybrid console in February 2022. With the upcoming shutdown, users who relied on the system for streaming will need to transition to alternative hardware. Crunchyroll has confirmed that existing accounts and active subscriptions will transfer seamlessly to any of the more than 30 other supported devices and platforms where the service operates.
While the service remains widely accessible across mobile devices, computers, and televisions, no official announcement has been made regarding a release for Nintendo's successor hardware, the Nintendo Switch 2.