Are you not able to access Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch console? If yes, you are not alone here. You are likely in a region where the Nintendo eShop is unavailable or may have moved to such a location. Thankfully, the restriction is not strictly implemented, and you can bypass it easily using any of the methods mentioned later in this article.
The error message pops up on the Nintendo Switch console with an Error Code: 2813-0998. The error message reads, “Nintendo eShop is not currently available in your country. Thank you for your interest in Nintendo eShop“.
Due to licensing issues, Nintendo eShop is not available in all countries. You will get the error message mentioned above if you’re located in a restricted region. However, you can bypass it easily by changing the Nintendo Switch console location or using a VPN service. Below we’ve detailed both methods.
As of writing this post, Nintendo eShop is available in Canada, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, and United States. If you try accessing the online store from elsewhere, you’ll likely get the same error message. So, to access Nintendo eShop, change the location to any of the supported locations.