One of the most criticized problems of Switch eShop is that it is full of shoddy junk games (the so-called "shovel software").Although the store offers a variety of filtering options, users will sooner or later encounter such inferior content as long as they browse for a little longer.The latest reports show that Nintendo may finally start to solve this problem.

IGN interviewed several eShop developers, who all confirmed that Japan and other Asian regions have begun to implement stricter new digital game distribution regulations.These specifications are designed to optimize the browsing experience and ensure the accuracy of game display and fairness of sales.Here are some of the key points of the new regulations:

· The game can only launch up to 5 combination packages in the first year of its release (1 can be added every year after that, with the upper limit being 8), to prevent publishers from browsing the rankings through a large number of bundles.

· Strengthen warnings on "sensitive content", including "child sexualization, excessive pornography, discrimination and hate speech, the use of social issues, criminal method guidance and political declarations".Nintendo says if the game involves the above-mentioned content, it has the right to refuse to be listed.

· It is strictly forbidden to describe false games, especially "promote uninstalled content"

· The game name shall not be changed without a legitimate reason, and the description text shall not be modified after release

Nintendo stated at the end of the specification: "If this guide is violated, Nintendo has the right to refuse to sell products, require modifications, limit the display scope of pages such as eShop's homepage, or suspend the distribution of the product on the Nintendo platform without specifying specific reasons."

It is reported that these new regulations have been implemented in eShop, Asia since the release of Switch2 on June 5, 2025.Although Nintendo did not comment officially, it was clearly aimed at rectifying the long-standing problem of inferior speculative games.This also explains the reason why a certain Japanese eShop game series deleted the word "hentai" last month.

Whether these changes can effectively purify the store environment and whether they will be promoted outside of Asia remains to be seen.