Pokémon Bank to end service in 2027, shifting Pokémon storage and transfer to the Pokémon HOME app.
The most significant development in today’s Nintendo news is the announcement concerning Pokémon Bank. As reported by My Nintendo News and Nintendo Life, the service that once facilitated Pokémon storage from the Nintendo 3DS era will officially shut down on February 27, 2027. Users will need to transition Pokémon to Pokémon HOME, a service compatible with recent Nintendo hardware and mobile devices. Additionally, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen will become compatible with Pokémon HOME, likely to ensure long-time fans can transition their collections to the latest storage system. This shift marks an ongoing consolidation of Pokémon services, pushing more users toward the comprehensive Pokémon HOME application.
Fire Emblem and Momento Updates
In other game news, players of the Fire Emblem series can look forward to ‘Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave.’ My Nintendo News provided a preview of the latest entry, noting the series’ continual evolution since its reinvigoration on the Nintendo 3DS. The game appears to balance strategic depth with character-driven stories, maintaining the appeal it has built among its fanbase.
Meanwhile, Nintendo Everything reports that Momento has received an update to version 1.1. This update expands the game’s Creative Mode and enhances loading times, alongside providing additional content. These improvements are likely aimed at maintaining player engagement amidst its physical release on Nintendo Switch platforms.
Nintendo eShop and Other Releases
This week’s Nintendo Download provides a variety of new titles and deals on the eShop, as noted by both My Nintendo News and Nintendo Life. New arrivals include Duskfade, Moonlighter, and Future Knight, among others. The availability of these titles continues to enrich the Nintendo Switch 2’s library, giving players a breadth of choices.
Sales and Physical Releases
Nintendo Everything also reports a significant sales milestone for SEGA, with Sonic Frontiers surpassing five million copies sold. The reception of the Nintendo Switch 2 version possibly played a role in this achievement. To celebrate, SEGA is offering Sonic Adventure 2 themed shoes as a promotion.
Lastly, Nintendo Everything announced a physical release for ‘Hela: of Mice & Magic,’ titled the Harmony Edition, for the Nintendo Switch 2. This collector’s package will include not just a game-key card but also a digital soundtrack and artbook, which could attract collectors and fans interested in tangible gaming memorabilia.
