Do Download Codes Expire?
Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire.
However, download codes given out for a specific promotion, such as Pokémon distributions, will usually have an expiry date. This will be noted in the information about the promotion or the materials the download code was provided with.
Important
- As of 27 March 2023, download codes can no longer be redeemed on Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. For more information, read the Notice of End of Purchases in Nintendo eShop for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.