Nintendo Shuts Down Switch Game Voucher Program

Service ending in 2026; successor for Switch 2 remains unclear.

The clock is ticking for gamers hoping to snag deals through **Nintendo’s** game voucher program. In early 2026, the service will shut down, raising questions about future discounts, particularly for the upcoming Switch 2.

Key Development

**Nintendo** has formally declared that its Nintendo Switch game voucher service will cease operations. After January 30, 2026, voucher sales will end, although vouchers already purchased will remain valid for one year from their purchase date.

The program, which allowed Nintendo Switch Online members to purchase two vouchers for $99.98 and redeem them for two games priced at $59.99 each, saved users roughly $20.

For example, vouchers purchased on January 30, 2026, can be used until January 30, 2027, according to **Nintendo**.

“Game vouchers remain valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. For example, if a set of Nintendo Switch game vouchers is purchased on January 30, 2026, each voucher will remain valid until January 30, 2027,”

—**Nintendo**

Notably, in February 2024, it was indicated that these vouchers would not apply to games for the forthcoming Switch 2 console. This decision led to much speculation, and now the reason is clearer: the program itself is ending.

Discount Discontinuation

The voucher system gave gamers opportunities to acquire games at reduced costs, such as using two $100 vouchers for titles like *Super Mario Party Jamboree* and *Mario & Luigi: Brothership*.

Interestingly, a recent survey indicates that 68% of gamers are more likely to purchase a game if a discount or voucher is available (Statista 2023).

Currently, there is no news regarding the creation of a new discount service that would include games for Nintendo Switch 2.

More information is available on **Nintendo’s** support page: Nintendo Support.