Cruis’n Blast Yanked From Switch eShop With No Warning, Fans React

Nintendo Switch exclusive racer Cruis’n Blast has been pulled from the eShop, and players say they weren’t given any heads-up beforehand. The Switch has seen a steady stream of system-specific releases since it launched in 2017, and most of those exclusives have continued to stay listed on the eShop. Many have also been confirmed as playable on Nintendo Switch 2, with some titles receiving upgraded visuals and improved performance in the transition.

Bethesda has now confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is heading to Nintendo Switch 2, and it also shared a release date for the remaster.

Cruis’n Blast was developed and published by Raw Thrills, and it serves as a follow-up to an established arcade-style racing lineup that originally appeared on N64 and Wii. Over the years, delistings have happened to multiple Switch games, but those removals have usually come with advance notice so fans can plan. In this case, Cruis’n Blast was removed without warning, which makes the situation feel especially odd. That’s partly because the series is owned by Nintendo, meaning the sudden disappearance from the store stands out even more. One theory is that the game’s licensed vehicles could be connected to the change, but Nintendo has not offered any official explanation so far.