How to Register Smash Bros Ultimate
If you want to get Piranha Plant for free, you’ll need to register your copy of the game first. For those who haven’t gotten around to do it, here’s how to register Smash Bros Ultimate.
Registering your Nintendo Switch games is incredibly easy once you know how to do it. Aside from getting Piranha Plant, doing this process will also net you your Gold Points for the eShop.
How to Register a Physical Copy of Smash Bros Ultimate
- Highlight the game’s icon
- Press + and look for the “My Nintendo Rewards Program”
- Select “Earn Points”
- Make sure you do this process before Jan. 31, 2019 to get Piranha Plant for free.
If you bought the physical version of Smash Bros Ultimate, you will need to insert your cartridge in your system first. Once that’s done, turn on your switch and look for the game’s icon. Press the + button on you right Joy Con to pull up the menu where you can find details on your software information, data management, software updates, and other useful features.
Look for the “My Nintendo Rewards Program” option and then pick Earn Points (game card version only). If you have more than one account, select the profile you want to register Smash Bros Ultimate with. Take note that the selected account will also earn the Gold Points, so just make sure to keep that in mind.
How to Register a Digital Copy of Smash Bros Ultimate
If you bought Smash Bros Ultimate on the eShop, you won’t have to go through the same process. Assuming you have your My Nintendo account tied to your Switch, the game will have already been automatically registered.
If you haven’t paired them together yet, simply do the following:
- Open the System Settings and head down to User
- Select your profile and scroll down
- Find “Link to a Nintendo Account”
- Manually your details
The process is incredibly simple, and you shouldn’t have much problem linking your system to your account. For those who don’t have a My Nintendo account, just head on over to this site and register using an e-mail.
How to Get Piranha Plant for Free
Now that you’ve managed to register your copy of Smash Bros Ultimate, you can get the first DLC fighter for free. You’ll have to wait until next year since the plant isn’t ready for action just yet. Nintendo will send over a code to the e-mail associated with your registered Nintendo Account, which you will then use to download the character.
If you’re looking for more help on Smash Bros Ultimate, make sure to take a look at our expansive guide. Here are a few to help you get started:
- How to Get Snacks and What They Do
- How to Save Your Game
- How to Use the Spirit Board and What It Does
- How to Get More Music Tracks
TLDR;
Question: How do I register Super Smash Bros. Ultimate?
Answer: Highlight the game’s icon on the Home screen and press +. Select the “My Nintendo Rewards Program” from the side menu, and press A on the “Earn Points” option.