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Nintendo to End Switch Game Voucher Program in January 2026

Purchased vouchers remain redeemable for 12 months after acquisition with Nintendo expanding the list of eligible first-generation titles through 2026

Overview

  • Nintendo announced on July 10 that new Switch Game Voucher sales will cease at 11:59 PM PT on January 30, 2026
  • Any vouchers bought before the cutoff will retain validity for 12 months from their purchase date, allowing redemptions into early 2027
  • The program debuted in May 2019 for Switch Online subscribers and offered two digital game vouchers for about $100
  • Nintendo confirmed it will continue adding new original Switch titles to the voucher catalog throughout 2026
  • No replacement discount program for Switch 2 games has been announced, leaving future savings options unclear