In early April 2024, online play and other functionality that uses online communication will end for Nintendo 3DS* and Wii U software. This also includes online co-operative play, internet rankings, and data distribution.
We will announce a specific end date and time at a later date.
Please note that if an event occurs that would make it difficult to continue online services for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U software, we may have to discontinue services earlier than planned.
This includes software exclusive to New Nintendo 3DS
Well, you're here seemingly not realizing why studios don't give a shit about preservation. As we can observe in the real world, the branding opportunities and PR are not worth it to them 99% of the time.