Major Nintendo Switch Piracy Hub Vanishes as FBI Raids Nsw2u

One of the internet’s biggest Nintendo Switch piracy sites has suddenly gone dark. NSW2U, a notorious hub for downloading illegal Switch ROMs, has been seized by the FBI following a warrant issued by the U.S. District Court in Georgia. No warning, no goodbye message. Just poof—replaced with an official seizure notice.

The piracy empire crumbles overnight. NSW2U vanishes behind FBI warnings—another digital graveyard courtesy of Uncle Sam.

The takedown wasn’t just an American affair. Dutch authorities from FIOD joined the party, making this an international smackdown against digital piracy. NSW2U visitors hoping to snag the latest Switch titles are now greeted by government logos instead of download links. Tough luck.

This wasn’t some rinky-dink operation. NSW2U had established itself as a central destination for anyone looking to play Switch games without, you know, actually paying for them. The site’s prominence even earned it a spot on the European Union’s piracy watchlist in May 2025. British ISPs had already been ordered to block the site back in 2021.

Nintendo’s been on the warpath against piracy for years. They’ve sued sites like RomUniverse, gone after streamers, and even updated their terms to allow them to “brick” consoles caught using pirated software. But this FBI involvement? That’s a whole new level. Previously, Nintendo stuck to civil lawsuits—like the recent $2.4 million settlement with Yuzu emulator developers. The company has also been preparing for the Switch 2 launch with enhanced anti-piracy measures.

The piracy community is reeling. Nobody saw this coming. Many users reported the site was fully operational just hours before the FBI’s seizure notice appeared. With NSW2U gone, access to illegal Switch games has taken a serious hit. Other piracy sites are probably sweating bullets right now, wondering if they’re next on the FBI’s list.

What makes this raid particularly significant is the shift from corporate legal action to criminal law enforcement. When both American and Dutch authorities coordinate to take down a piracy site, it signals that these operations aren’t just facing cease-and-desist letters anymore—they’re facing potential criminal charges. Game over, indeed.