Will Nintendo Switch Gold Points Ever Come Back?

Perhaps, but probably in a new form. As of March 24, 2025, Nintendo officially shut down the ability to earn new Gold Points when buying games on the eShop. Whether you buy a new digital game or pick up the latest physical release, Gold Points are no longer part of the deal.

The good news?

If you already have Gold Points saved up, you can still use them. They remain valid for up to 12 months after the date you earned them. So, if you’re sitting on a stash, don’t let them go to waste. You can still cash them in for discounts on eligible eShop games.

Better news?

While Gold Points are gone for now, the timing of their discontinuation lines up perfectly with the announcement of the Switch 2.

It’s easy to forget, but it wasn’t until almost a full year later, in early March 2018, that Nintendo expanded its My Nintendo program to let players use Gold Points directly on Switch purchases.

Before that, the My Nintendo system (introduced in March 2016) was mostly tied to mobile games and smaller digital rewards.

In short: we may well get a replacement loyalty program, but probably not until next year, which is roughly the cut-off for the Gold Points expiration date.

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