Nintendo phas announced that accounts linked with Epic Games accounts can no longer be used to make purchases on the Nintendo eShop. This is due to the ongoing legal battle between the two companies, which has resulted in Epic Games removing its games from the Nintendo eShop.
If you have a Nintendo account that is linked with an Epic Games account, you will still be able to access your purchased games and content. However, you will not be able to make any new purchases on the Nintendo eShop.
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If you have a Nintendo account and an Epic Games account, you can link them together to take advantage of some cool features! For example, if you link your accounts, you’ll be able to cross-play compatible games with friends who also use Epic Games.
To link your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts, you’ll need to have an active internet connection and be logged in to both accounts. Once you’re logged in, simply follow these steps:
- Visit the official Epic Games website and log into your account.
- On the left-hand side of the screen, click on your account name.
- In the drop-down menu that appears, select “Connections.”
- On the next page, scroll down until you see the “Nintendo” section.
- Click on the “Link” button next to the Nintendo logo.
- A new window will pop up asking you to log into
To link your accounts, simply sign in to your Nintendo account on the Epic Games Store. Once you’re signed in, you’ll be prompted to link your accounts. Click here for more information on linking your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts.
Why you might want to link your accounts
If you’re a fan of both Nintendo and Epic Games, linking your accounts is a great way to take advantage of some cool features! For example, if you link your accounts, you’ll be able to cross-play compatible games with friends who also use Epic Games. You might also want to link your accounts so that you can easily access your purchased games and content on both the Nintendo eShop and the Epic Games Store.
What to do if you can’t link your accounts
If you’re having trouble linking your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts, it’s possible that one of the following issues is causing the problem:
- You don’t have an active internet connection.
- You’re not logged in to your Nintendo or Epic Games account.
- You don’t have a Nintendo account.
- You don’t have an Epic Games account.
If you’re still having trouble linking your accounts, please contact customer support for assistance.
What benefits you can expect from linking the two accounts
Some benefits of linking your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts include:
- The ability to cross-play compatible games with friends who also use Epic Games.
- Easy access to your purchased games and content on both the Nintendo eShop and the Epic Games Store.
- Potential discounts on games and other content when purchasing through the Epic Games Store.
What to do if you don’t want your accounts linked
If you decide that you no longer want your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts linked, you can unlink them at any time by following these steps:
- Visit the official Epic Games website and log into your account.
- On the left-hand side of the screen, click on your account name.
- In the drop-down menu that appears, select “Connections.”
- On the next page, scroll down until you see the “Nintendo” section.
- Click on the “Unlink” button next to the Nintendo logo.
- A new window will pop up asking you to confirm that you want to unlink your accounts.
- Click on the “Unlink Accounts” button.
Your accounts will now be unlinked. Please note that you will not be able to re-link your accounts once they have been unlinked. If you have any further questions about linking or unlinking your Nintendo and Epic Games accounts, please contact customer support for assistance.