Piracy sites for Nintendo Switch, PS4 games taken down by FBI

Piracy sites for Nintendo Switch, PS4 games taken down by FBI

The FBI successfully seized multiple websites involved in distributing pirated video games, impacting millions of downloads and causing significant revenue losses. International law enforcement collaborated to dismantle these illegal platforms, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat game piracy. #NSW2U #GamePiracy

Keypoints

  • The FBI took down several websites distributing pirated Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 games.
  • Over 3.2 million downloads occurred from these sites between February and May 2025, with an estimated loss of $170 million.
  • NSW2U was a popular platform offering hacked games and unauthorized downloads for multiple devices.
  • European countries and the EU have added NSW2U to their piracy watch lists and enacted domain blocking measures.
  • Law enforcement agencies in the US, EU, and Germany have coordinated operations to combat online piracy and illegal streaming networks.

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