Man arrested over alleged bomb threats toward Nintendo

In May 2026, Nintendo faced serious security threats, including bomb threats. A 27-year-old man was arrested on 12 May 2026 by Koto police after making suspicious statements about placing bombs at Nintendo’s headquarters in Kyoto, Japan.

The allegations

Nintendo received several messages in March 2026 referring to explosives being placed at its site. One of the letters reportedly said: "I’m going to blow you all up." The suspect admitted that he had tried to disrupt the company’s operations, but no bombs were found during police operations.

Further impact on Nintendo

These incidents are not the first time Nintendo has dealt with threats. In December 2023, the company had to cancel a planned event in Tokyo, Nintendo Live 2024, due to ongoing threats. The incident affected not only operations, but also the safety of employees and customers.

Nintendo Switch 2 price increase

Alongside the security issues, Nintendo recently announced that the price of the Switch 2 will rise from $450 to $500 starting in September 2026. The news came as the company was preparing the June 2026 release of its popular game Star Fox, a remake of Star Fox 64. The launch is scheduled for 25 June 2026.

The recent events highlight the challenges Nintendo continues to face, both operationally and in terms of security. Despite the positive outlook for new games and product launches such as Star Fox, the company must also deal with serious threats that disrupt day-to-day business.