Compared to its previous-generation counterparts, Nintendo has faced a much tougher battle against piracy. From widespread hardware and software hacks circulating online to the rise of highly optimised emulators, the Japanese gaming giant has continuously found itself on the front lines of this digital war. As the fight goes on, it appears Nintendo has scored another major victory for the Nintendo Switch, this time with the help of the FBI.
One of the internet’s most well-known sources for pirated Nintendo Switch games, NSW2U, has officially been taken offline. Visitors to the site are now met with a seizure notice from the FBI, replacing the site’s usual homepage. The message is clear: the platform has been shut down as part of a coordinated law enforcement action.
Interestingly, the notice also includes the logo and name of FIOD, the Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service, indicating that the Netherlands-based financial crimes unit played a role in the operation. This international cooperation is unsurprising given that NSW2U had already been on the radar of the European Union since May 2025.
The Nintendo Switch & Pirates
NSW2U was one of the more prominent repositories of illegal ROMs for the Switch, frequently used by players looking to bypass official purchases. Its closure marks a significant win for anti-piracy efforts, though it is far from an isolated incident.
This operation didn’t stop with NSW2U. Other piracy-related websites, including game-2u.com, BigNGame.com, and ps4pkg.com, have also reportedly been targeted and taken offline as part of the same enforcement sweep. As of now, there has been no official word regarding legal action against the owners of these websites, nor is it clear how directly involved Nintendo was in initiating this global crackdown.
Nonetheless, this development represents another step in the industry’s ongoing efforts to protect intellectual property and stem the flow of pirated digital content across borders.
