End of Nintendo’s Game Voucher Program in 2026

Nintendo made public on a Thursday that its Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers offer will come to a halt early next year. Members of the Nintendo Switch Online platform have time until 11:59 p.m. PST on January 30, 2026, to leverage the offer. The purchased vouchers can be redeemed for a year succeeding the purchase date.nnThe Game Voucher system offered a fantastic opportunity for players to save on Nintendo’s first-party games. Purchased in pairs, for a sum of $100, players would be entitled to two vouchers. These could be redeemed within the Nintendo eShop for numerous games. Considering that full-priced Switch games typically range at $60 or to as high as $70 for highlights like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the game vouchers offer a rare chance to score Nintendo exclusives at a lower rate.nnNintendo’s reputation for keeping its first-party titles at the same price is well-known. The discounts when offered are often not as significant as one would hope. An instance would be the eight-year-old Super Mario Odyssey which was recently markdown from $60 to $40. Due to such infrequent sales, these game vouchers have provided a way for players to save on Nintendo’s new launches.nnNintendo of Europe informed about the discontinuation of the Vouchers on the same Thursday, but assured that “Switch titles will keep being added to the Game Voucher catalogue throughout 2026.” Speculations about new game additions continue, with highly anticipated titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finishing up Nintendo’s 2025 line-up. More details about release dates are awaited. Both titles will be compatible with the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.nnEarlier this year, it was revealed that these game vouchers would not be applicable to Nintendo Switch 2 titles, which was met with disappointment among fans. Around the same time, Nintendo also concluded its Gold Points program, which was another way for consumers to save on eShop buys. For queries concerning the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, Nintendo’s FAQ page is recommended.