Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch Game Voucher program will not extend to Switch 2 exclusives23. The Game Voucher program, which started in 2019, allows Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to purchase two vouchers that can be redeemed for select digital Nintendo Switch titles, offering a discount on first-party games2. These vouchers are purchased for $100 and can be exchanged for various Nintendo Switch exclusive games1.
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Nintendo has stated that "Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers cannot be utilized for Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive titles"1. The voucher system will remain available for existing Switch titles, including upcoming releases like Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition23.
The My Nintendo Gold Points program will be discontinued on March 24. Users can earn points through digital and physical purchases, which can be redeemed for future transactions. All earned Gold Points will remain and can be redeemed for 12 months after they are issued1.
With the Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, the decision not to extend the Game Voucher program has led to concerns about potential price increases for first-party games1.
There is speculation that cross-platform titles, such as Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, may still be included in the offer. These games are still labeled as Switch 1 releases, suggesting that some titles playable on both consoles may remain voucher-eligible23.
The Switch 2 will feature backward compatibility, allowing existing Switch software to be played on the new console2.
The vouchers allow Nintendo Switch Online members to purchase two vouchers for $100, which can then be exchanged for selected first-party digital games2. Using a voucher on a game like Tears of the Kingdom could save an additional $10 on top of the usual savings5.