Crunchyroll App on Nintendo Switch to Be Discontinued on October 30
The move removes one of the few dedicated anime streaming apps on Switch, with Crunchyroll stating no current plans for Switch 2 support.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Nintendo lists that Crunchyroll's service on Switch will be discontinued on October 30, 2026. Existing users can keep using the app until then. Crunchyroll's customer service page says the service is not available on Switch 2, with no current announcements about future support.
Nintendo's listing shows Crunchyroll's Switch app will stop working on October 30, 2026. Those who already have the app can keep using it until that date.
Crunchyroll's customer service page states the service is not currently available on the Nintendo Switch 2, saying the console does not support several video-on-demand services, affecting multiple video applications including Crunchyroll. The page adds there are no announcements about future support.
The service remains available on Xbox, PlayStation, mobile devices, media players, Smart TVs, TVs, service providers, and web browsers. Crunchyroll earlier this month announced a collaboration with Appning by FORVIA to stream in select vehicles, launching on BMW and MINI vehicles, with plans to expand across BMW Group and over 40 automotive brands.
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- Anime News Network News Crunchyroll App on Nintendo Switch to be Discontinued on October 30