“In early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software,” Nintendo said on its Support website.
“This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings, and data distribution.”
“if an event occurs that would make it difficult to continue online services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software, we may have to discontinue services earlier than planned.”
As for Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank will still retain its online functionality (presumably since it’s still used by players and uses online connectivity as its central mechanic).
Edit: Official Announcement with Q&A: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/63227/~/announcement-of-discontinuation-of-online-services-for-nintendo-3ds-and-wii-u
This is just another reminder that we should support proper releases, instead of endless live service games. Preserving titles will become increasingly more difficult in the future
Unfortunately it's a losing battles. One midly successful live service games earns the companies way more than multiple success non-live service games.
it would be nice if they did things like allow community servers but then that would eat into the potential* customers for their next release
This i find so infuriating. If there is no legal way available to enjoy an IP because the right holder is discontinueing service, it should automatically become public domain, be it books, movies or games.
Iirc. the US even has a law, that land not used by the owner for a long time can be legally used by anyone. Why do we not do the same for IP, where noone is actually losing something?
It definitely should. No digital work can endure a century before it's completely lost. The copyright length we have today is a death sentence for a large chunk of our culture.
The Mouse gets mad when you talk like that that's why
For all their flaws, Valve and Minecraft show it can be done. You can have both a monetizable live service and user hostable servers.
Let's hope for https://pretendo.network/
The jailbreaking community saves the day once again
very cool, I learn something new eveyday
I wonder if Monster Hunter: Generations needs specific work or would be included in general 3DS projects.
Is there an offline monster hunter? It looks like it's up my alley but I don't like online games. I'm a cranky ass.
Yea, of course. Most Monster Hunter games are completely self-contained and can be played solo offline or local co-op (also offline). The older games do not adjust their difficulty when attempting guild quests since those are usually intended for co-op play, so the monsters' health and damage numbers might exceed your current level. But if you're not interested in those, pretty much every Monster Hunter game - including the 3DS titles like 3/4 Ultimate and Generations - has its own offline story mode and plenty of quests to play through.
If you have a friend to play with, local co-op is heaps of fun. Back when the series was reserved to the PSP, that's how I got my hundreds of hours clocked in.
If you do end up trying out any of the 3DS Monster Hunter titles and do not have a New 3DS, do get a Circle Pad Pro if you haven't already. It's essentially a grip for the 3DS that makes the handheld bulkier and adds a much-needed second joystick for camera movement.
Cheers!
Ah so I can finally hack into my 3ds without feeling a little guilty. Anyone know some good guides to do this?
Follow the above guide exactly – then download:
and also use
This will cover 100% of your bases. You'll be able to play anything and have a great experience. New 2DS XL highly recommended.
i’m so glad the people who say to use random youtube guides didn’t come over to lemmy
this is the positive technocratic gatekeeping.
I can confirm everything you posted, works like a charm and the 3ds is still a really nice gaming platform with a deep game library
HShop is a revelation.
With a few useful keywords (you've got them), the literal first result of any search engine. 3DS hacking / custom firmware installation has been extensively documented and is quite straightforward.
This is why I always favor games and gamemodes you can still play offline or locally than online ones.
Still, pour one out for my old, 850h savefile on MH4U, I had so many great times with that game.What games do you recommend me to give it a chance before official servers are done?
Aside of Smash and Mario Kart.
I've heard it's full of hackers, but the original Splatoon had really interesting (good and bad) maps that are worth trying if you've only played the third
Oh, sorry, I didn't specify, I meant for 3DS.
Ah, got ya. The only ones for the 3DS I can think of are fantasy life and Monster Hunter.
Oh, and I guess that Zelda game, Triforce heroes? Not sure if it had online co-op, but if it does it might be worth a try.
Does this include third-party games or is it only for Nintendo hosted servers?
Are you also ending online services for software from publishers other than Nintendo?
With some exceptions, online services will end for all Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software. Please contact publishers for information about the online services for their software.
I have an NES that still works. Looks great on this old CRT TV I had in college.
I'm actually less worried about the NES failing so much as the TV failing and then I'm not sure what I'd do…
RIP all my Tomodachi Life kids
