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Nintendo Gives US Members Free BALL x PIT Trial, 33% Off

5/27/2026

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Nintendo Offers BALL x PIT Trial

Nintendo is offering a BALL x PIT trial to U.S. Online members from May 26 10 a.m. PT until June 1 11:59 p.m. PT and 33% off editions until June 8 11:59 p.m. PT.
Members can download and play the full BALL x PIT game at no extra charge.
Purchasing the game during or after the trial preserves all saved progress.
Completing the trial awards members 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points and reveals other online perks.

Summary

Ball x Pit Triumph

Ball x Pit, launched in 2025 by indie studio Kenny Sun & Friends, has become a breakout hit.
It holds an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating with over 90% satisfaction from more than 25,000 reviews.
OpenCritic gave the game an average top-critic score of 86/100 and 92% of critics recommended it.
Critics praise its hybrid roguelike combat and base-building system, where each run yields resources to expand the base and unlock abilities.

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Ball x Pit Launch

After the Game Trials window ends on June 1, 2026, Ball x Pit will be available for purchase on the Nintendo eShop for $14.99.
The purchase includes a free Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade pack that adds enhanced resolution and improved frame rates for Switch 2 owners.
Ball x Pit is already released on PC and other consoles, extending its reach beyond the Nintendo Switch platform.

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Nintendo Offers BALL x PIT Trial

Nintendo is offering a BALL x PIT trial to U.S. Online members from May 26 10 a.m. PT until June 1 11:59 p.m. PT and 33% off editions until June 8 11:59 p.m. PT.
Members can download and play the full BALL x PIT game at no extra charge.
Purchasing the game during or after the trial preserves all saved progress.
Completing the trial awards members 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points and reveals other online perks.

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