Shocking Nintendo Update: Game Vouchers Won’t Work for New Switch 2 Exclusives!

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Summary

  • Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers won’t work for Switch 2 exclusives.
  • Vouchers offered at $100 allow Nintendo Switch Online members to save on first-party games.
  • While Switch 2 games are not eligible, speculations suggest cross-platform titles may still be included.

Nintendo has announced that its Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers program will not apply to games exclusively available on Switch 2. This program, launched in 2019, enabled Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to buy a pair of vouchers, which could later be redeemed for a discount on select digital Nintendo Switch games. This offered a small price reduction on popular titles such as “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,” “Paper Mario,” and “Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.” This initiative provided players with a chance to save money on these big-ticket items.

The Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers program is a special perk for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, enabling them to buy two vouchers worth £84/$100. Each coupon can later be traded in for a chosen first-party digital game, making it an attractive offer for those wanting to get two premium games at a discounted rate. To enjoy this program, you need an active, paid Nintendo Switch Online membership, whether individual or family. If your subscription ends before using a voucher, don’t worry – as long as you renew it before the voucher expires, you can still redeem it.

As the release of Nintendo Switch 2 approaches, there was an expectation that the game voucher program would extend to its upcoming games. However, a recent update on the Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers website has made it clear that this will not happen. In other words, these vouchers cannot be used for exclusive games on the new console. Instead, they can still be redeemed for existing Nintendo Switch 1 titles, such as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. However, any anticipated games that might be exclusive to the Switch 2, like Mario Kart 9, will not be eligible for this voucher system.

Nintendo Confirms Switch Game Vouchers Won’t Apply to Switch 2 Exclusives

Although the term “Switch 2 exclusives” is used, there’s a chance that games designed for multiple platforms could still qualify for the deal. For instance, Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, currently listed as Switch 1 releases, might be among these cross-platform titles that could potentially remain eligible for the offer. However, it’s important to note that this assumes these games will also be available on the hypothetical Switch 2, should they become cross-generational titles.

Apart from the elimination of voucher eligibility for Switch 2 games, there’s another update that has Nintendo enthusiasts worried. This recent development comes on the heels of reports suggesting an increase in subscription prices for Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) in Latin America. The amount by which the cost rises varies depending on the country and membership tier; however, Brazil is among those experiencing some of the highest increases. For instance, the standard individual NSO plan in Brazil will go up by 20%, making it R$120 (approximately USD $20). The individual NSO + Expansion Pack membership is expected to increase by 14%, while the NSO Family membership faces the most substantial price hike, with a 25% jump.

Indeed, as we’ve mentioned before, the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to support backward compatibility, allowing users to play previously purchased Switch games on the new system. In a recent statement, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa confirmed this long-discussed feature by saying, “Just like with the Nintendo Switch, software from the Nintendo Switch 2 will be compatible with its predecessor.” This significant feature could potentially accelerate the early adoption of the next-generation console, enabling players to carry forward their existing Nintendo Switch game collections without needing to repurchase titles.

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2025-02-18 18:44