Miiverse
The Miiverse icon and logo | |
The Wii U version of Miiverse's home page after the redesign | |
| Developer | |
|---|---|
| Type | Social network |
| Launch date |
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| Discontinued | November 8, 2017 |
| Last updated | December 10, 2015 |
| Platform(s) | |
| Status | Discontinued on November 8, 2017 (all platforms) |
| Website | Official website (no longer exists) |
Miiverse was a social network for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U that operated from 2012 to 2017. The service was created by Nintendo System Development and Hatena, and powered by the Nintendo Network. Miiverse was integrated into many video games, and allowed players to interact and share their experiences through handwritten messages or drawings, text, screenshots, and sometimes game videos in dedicated communities. It was available via any web browser, and a dedicated app version was originally planned for tablets and smartphones. All users who signed up for a Nintendo Network ID were automatically given a Miiverse profile per account, represented by the Mii avatar connected to said Nintendo Network ID.
Miiverse was announced on June 3, 2012, during a pre-E3 2012 Nintendo Direct event; the service initially launched on the launch of the Wii U on November 18, 2012, and was later made available for the 3DS on December 9, 2013. A web-based portal was opened on April 25, 2013.
Miiverse was discontinued on November 8, 2017, at 10:00 PM PST. The platform has since had similar messaging systems in some Nintendo Switch games, and retrospectives highlight the quirky, albeit absurd nature of the posts present.