Last Men Standing: A tiny handful of Nintendo fans refuse to let go of the online functionality in Wii U and 3DS games.
On April 8, Nintendo shut down servers for the Wii U and 3DS, disabling multiplayer modes for games such as Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokémon X/Y, and Mario Kart 7 and 8.Despite the shutdown, some players are clinging to the rest of the servers' functionality.
The Last Stand: Nintendo Fans Defy Server Shutdowns
Following the end of matchmaking, Splatoon fan Lcd101 stated on X (Twitter): "I still remain online. I repeat, I am STILL online." Even though he can no longer play with others, Lcd101 is likely the last Splatoon player on the Nintendo Network and intends to stay online as long as possible.
Hold on to your tentacles... for some bad news.As of the (delayed) 2:00 A.M. EST rotation, matchmaking (lobby) has officially gone down in Splatoon. Other online services, including the news and shops, are still functional and I still remain online.I repeat, I am STILL online.
— Lcd101 (@Lcd101) April 23, 2024
Apparently, Lcd101 is not the only fan still holding on to Wii U and 3DS online games. YouTuber Gaffs tries to keep an eye on all the remaining players and regularly updates on X. As of yesterday, a total of eight persistent fans remained in various games. Number 8 recently managed to mysteriously reappear online in Pokémon Ultra Sun. How they continue to stay online remains unclear.
We have found an eighth player, I repeat, WE HAVE FOUND AN EIGHTH PLAYER!@MrMiiYT is the last known player connected online on Pokemon Ultra Sun, meaning there are 8 known players on the Nintendo Network, and our list is back to TWO PAGES, BABY, LET'S GOOOOO! pic.twitter.com/kAzNc0DAw1
— Gaffs (@GaffsNotLaffs) April 24, 2024
There is also an active player in Pokémon X/Y. Lonely souls can also be found in Mario Kart 8, Super Mario Maker and Wii Sports Club. Gaffs even shared a video of the last Wii Sports Club enthusiast waiting patiently for others to join him, though he is unlikely to find anyone.
Apparently, Mario Kart 7 still has two players who refuse to give up. If matchmaking were still available, they could play together.
Remain strong, our brave soldiers.