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Nintendo Launches Madden NFL 26 Free Trial with Discounts

1/15/2026

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Nintendo launched its first Switch Online game trial of 2026, featuring EA Sports Madden NFL 26, from January 15 to January 21.
Players with an active subscription can access the full game for free and retain their save data if they purchase it.
A 60% discount on the digital version is available until January 25, lowering the price from $69.99 to $27.99.
Critics rate Madden NFL 26 favorably, while user reviews express disappointment over its lack of innovation.
A free 7-day trial for Nintendo Switch Online is also offered.

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Nintendo launched its first Switch Online game trial of 2026, featuring EA Sports Madden NFL 26, from January 15 to January 21.
Players with an active subscription can access the full game for free and retain their save data if they purchase it.
A 60% discount on the digital version is available until January 25, lowering the price from $69.99 to $27.99.
Critics rate Madden NFL 26 favorably, while user reviews express disappointment over its lack of innovation.
A free 7-day trial for Nintendo Switch Online is also offered.