Those who’ve been playing Pokémon Sun and Moon via ROMs have today found themselves cut off from online access.
Posts on Reddit and 4chan confirm the action by Nintendo, just a day ahead of the game’s release.
The bans appear to be quite severe, though it’s unknown if they’re permanent or temporary.
“What the f**k was Nintendo thinking?” a poster on 4chan wrote.
“I AM BANNED I CAN’T ACCESS ANYTHING NOT EVEN THE ESHOP. I will never buy anything from Nintendo again. F**k them.”
Those who’ve obtained legitimate early copies of the title are unaffected.
Expect our Pokémon Sun and Moon review soon.
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