Nintendo Game Vouchers won’t work with the Switch 2 confirms new video

A pair of vouchers can currently be redeemed for two games (Nintendo)

There’s no point holding back from using Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, as they’re not going to work for Switch 2 titles.

As of today, Nintendo has officially killed its Gold Points reward scheme for Nintendo Switch; something it alerted fans to last month. You can still spend the ones you have on discounts, but you can no longer earn them through game purchases.

While the company never gave a real explanation for its decision, it’s safe to assume that it’s part of its preparations for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.

That’s not been the only change though, as Nintendo has added some small print to the rules for its Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, even going so far as to reupload a dedicated YouTube video about them.

Fans noticed that the official Nintendo of America YouTube channel posted an overview trailer for the Switch Game Vouchers over the weekend. This seemed a bit random, considering the vouchers have been a thing for years and Nintendo already had an explainer video for them.

On closer inspection, it’s obvious why Nintendo’s done this, since both the trailer and the video description include new fine print on how you won’t be able to redeem the vouchers on Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives.

How do Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers work?

As a reminder, the vouchers exist to net you Switch games at a slight discount. For £84, you receive two vouchers, which can be redeemed for two games from a curated list, which includes the likes of The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom and, most recently, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition.

Nintendo’s given no explanation for making the vouchers ineligible for Switch 2 games, but its reasoning is crystal clear. With such excitement surrounding the new console, Nintendo isn’t going to want people acquiring its first party games at a discount so soon.

So far, no Switch 2 games from Nintendo have actually been announced, barring a new Mario Kart that was teased as part of the console’s reveal trailer. You won’t have to wait much longer for such announcements though, since a Nintendo Direct all about the Switch 2 is happening next week.

Unlike the Gold Points, Switch Game Vouchers aren’t going anywhere, and the list of eligible games stands to get longer. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokémon Legends Z-A are still due to come out for the original Switch this year (although the former is speculated to be a cross-gen release for Switch 2 as well).

Plus, it’s recently been claimed a separate showcase for the original Switch is taking place this week, meaning Nintendo still has some more games planned for the system.

Looks like Pokémon Legends: Z-A won’t be the only reason to hold onto your current Switch console (The Pokémon Company)

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