Nintendo alters rewards programs ahead of Switch 2 launch

tomsguide.com — February 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM UTC

Nintendo has announced significant changes to its rewards programs ahead of the Switch 2 launch. Starting March 24, 2025, players will no longer earn My Nintendo Gold Points on purchases, affecting both the eShop and physical game cards released after this date. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers can no longer be used for Switch 2 exclusives. This means buying new games may become more expensive, as discounts through these programs will be limited. Players can still redeem any remaining Gold Points within 12 months of earning them. The changes mark a shift in how players can save on Nintendo games, with fewer options available for discounts.

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Nintendo ends Switch eShop Gold Points scheme ahead of Switch 2 launch (ign.com)
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Nintendo to end Gold Points rewards program on March 24 (destructoid.com)
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Nintendo ends Gold Points and Switch Game Vouchers ahead of Switch 2 launch (cnet.com)
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Nintendo to end Gold Points program on March 24 (digitaltrends.com)
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Nintendo to end Gold Points loyalty program on March 24 (engadget.com)
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Nintendo ends Gold Points program and updates game voucher system ahead of Switch 2 launch (vice.com)
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Nintendo to end Gold Points scheme for Switch eStore in March 2025 (kotaku.com)
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Nintendo to discontinue My Nintendo Gold Points program on March 25 (gamerant.com)
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Nintendo to end Gold Points rewards program on March 24 (techradar.com)
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Nintendo to end My Nintendo Gold Points program on March 24 (nintendolife.com)
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Nintendo to end Gold Points program on Switch eShop starting March 25 (eurogamer.net)
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