Nintendo has long wanted to close the Wii U eShop

The Nintendo Wii U console will lose its digital store in a year. According to Nintendo Life report, An anonymous employee of Nintendo of America said that Nintendo wanted to close the Wii U eShop for several years, but was concerned about class action lawsuits if it were done within ten years of launching the system. The company did not respond directly to Nintendo Life's request for comment.

Nintendo was waiting for Wii U 10th anniversary before shutting eShop, report claims

Nintendo eShop closing: Nintendo's ruthless strategy - Protocol

Nintendo announces final date for Wii U and 3DS eShop closure and balance transactions

You'll Have One Year To Transfer Funds Once 3DS & Wii U eShops Close, Says Nintendo

Nintendo Will Close Wii U, 3DS Digital Stores on March 27, 2023 - CNET

Nintendo eShop Wii U and 3DS game library closure - 9to5Toys

Video Game History Foundation Calls Out Nintendo's Destructive 3DS & Wii U eShop Closure

Here's When 3DS And Wii U eShop Purchases End

The two reasons Nintendo won't “backpedal” on controversial eShop closure

Wii U and 3DS eShop sales are ending in March 2023 - Niche Gamer

Nintendo Will End eShop Purchases For Wii U And 3DS Next Year - Game Informer

Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShop shutdown - Last chance to buy 3DS and Wii U games online, Gaming, Entertainment

Nintendo SHUTTING DOWN Wii U and 3DS E-Shop Forever!

Nintendo is shutting down WiiU eShop and Nintendo 3DS eShop

Daily Debate: Do You Think the Wii U Is the Most Disappointing Nintendo Console? - Zelda Dungeon