Nintendo to discontinue Game Voucher program in January 2026

As costs continue to rise, Nintendo announces that it is officially discontinuing its Game Vouchers program in early 2026.

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Nintendo is shutting down its Game Vouchers savings program on January 30, 2026, the company has announced. The move comes shortly after Nintendo kicked off a new $80 price point for Switch 2 games, leading the rest of the industry to follow suit and charge $80 for new games.

The reality is that Nintendo loses money on the Game Vouchers program, at least insofar as game sales revenues. Switch Online is required to even buy the Game Vouchers, but users can save around $20, paying a total of $100 for two Switch games rather than $120. Nintendo is already selling the Switch 2 at a lower profit margin than its predecessor, and the company has also said that global tariffs will drop its profits by tens of billions of yen.

Check below for more info on the Game Voucher discontinuation:

When will Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers be discontinued?

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers can be purchased until 11:59 PM Pacific Time, January 30, 2026. Each Nintendo Switch Game Voucher remains valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

How long will my Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers be valid?

There will be no change to the way your game vouchers expire. Game vouchers remain valid for 12 months from purchase. For example, if a set of Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers is purchased on January 30, 2026, each Nintendo Switch Game Voucher remains valid until January 30, 2027.

Will I still be able to redeem the vouchers I previously purchased, even after January 30, 2026?

Yes. Users with an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership will continue to be eligible to redeem any valid, unexpired vouchers.