Nintendo has announced it will discontinue its Gold Points scheme across the Switch eShop and official Nintendo website.
From 25th March 2025, players will no longer be able to earn Gold Points from purchases. Points earned before this date will still be usable.
Gold Points are currently earned through purchases on the eShop or official Nintendo website, essentially like a loyalty scheme, and can then be redeemed for a discount.
Pre-orders for digital games made up to and including 24th March 2025 will still earn Gold Points, regardless of the game’s release date (even if payment occurs after this date). Points will not be granted if the pre-order is cancelled, or if payment fails. Pre-orders after this date will not earn points.