Updated
Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 16
Nintendo Adds 1 Free Month to 12-Month US Switch Online Expansion Pack Plans
Updated
Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 16

Nintendo Adds 1 Free Month to 12-Month US Switch Online Expansion Pack Plans

3 articles · Updated · Nintendo Life · Jun 16

Summary

  • Nintendo is giving US users a free extra month when they buy, redeem, renew or extend a 12-month individual or family Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership by July 28, 2026.
  • Existing Expansion Pack members can claim the offer by adding another year, while standard Switch Online subscribers can unlock it by upgrading to the premium tier.
  • The bonus month is added automatically within 3 business days after activation and applies to both Switch 1 and Switch 2 users in the US.
  • Nintendo is pairing the promotion with its premium online push, which includes online play, GameChat, retro game libraries and recent additions such as Donkey Kong 64; some markets including Australia are offering 2 extra months instead.

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