Nintendo is discontinuing its Switch eShop Gold Points scheme ahead of the launch of the Switch 2.
From the end of next month, March 25, 2025, players will no longer earn Gold Points — Nintendo’s points-based loyalty scheme that can be exchanged for discounts — on their purchases.
Nintendo did not expand on why it was removing the scheme, but said in a statement that players will continue to earn points on products purchased before March 24 — including physical Game Cards — and could be used up to 12 months from the date they were earned. Any game released after the deadline will not be eligible. (You can check original release date of a game on Nintendo eShop).
As spotted by Eurogamer, Nintendo has also confirmed Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers will not be redeemable…