OBAKEIDORO 2 Game Trial: Dates, Region and Rewards

Nintendo's OBAKEIDORO 2: Chase & Seek Game Trial runs from October 26 to November 1, 2026, but the free-play window is limited by Nintendo Account region. Nintendo says accounts set to Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand can download the trial. Eligible players need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, and Nintendo says people using or starting the seven-day free trial can also take part.

The offer comes with a separate reward: complete a mission in the Game Trials software to earn 100 Platinum Points. Nintendo's October 23 announcement also lists a discounted eShop period through November 15. That sale does not require Nintendo Switch Online, so it is a separate option after the trial ends.

Who can download the Game Trial?

Nintendo lists three account regions for this Game Trial: Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The important detail is the Nintendo Account region, rather than the player's physical location. The announcement directs eligible users to open Nintendo Switch Online from the HOME Menu and download the software from the Game Trials banner on the game page.

An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is required for Game Trials. Nintendo says players who are currently using or have not yet used a seven-day free trial of the membership can also take advantage of this offer. Membership conditions and account requirements still apply, so check the linked regional announcement before changing account settings or beginning a trial.

The Game Trials software is the Nintendo Switch version of OBAKEIDORO 2. Nintendo's notice cautions against duplicate purchases because the game also has a Nintendo Switch 2 version. The Switch version's save data can be transferred to the Switch 2 version, including data created during the trial.

How the 100 Platinum Points mission works

The points are tied to completing a mission through the Game Trials software. Nintendo does not say that simply downloading or launching the game awards them. After you play, check the Missions & Rewards section in Nintendo Switch Online on the HOME Menu for the current mission details and completion status.

A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem Platinum Points. If you are joining mainly for the reward, confirm that the mission appears in your account and complete its stated condition before the trial closes on November 1. The announcement lists 100 points, but does not provide a broader reward ladder or promise additional points for repeated play.

The discount lasts longer than the free trial

Nintendo lists an OBAKEIDORO 2 eShop discount from October 26 to November 15. The sale continues for two weeks after Game Trials ends, and the announcement says an NSO membership is not needed to buy at the sale price.

The game is an asymmetric chase game for up to eight players online or locally, according to Nintendo's official Switch store listing. Each round lasts three minutes. Humans win if at least one player escapes; the Monsters win if they catch everyone. That short match format makes it easy to test a few rounds during the trial without setting aside a long session. The trial lets players try the full Switch version with friends, while the discount provides a longer window to decide whether to keep playing. Check the regional eShop for the actual price, since the announcement does not provide a single global price.

Dates to keep straight

The Game Trial runs October 26 through November 1, while the sale continues through November 15. Nintendo Switch Online is required for the trial, and the trial download is limited to accounts set to Singapore, Malaysia or Thailand.

Eligible players can download through the Game Trials banner and check for the 100-point mission. Other players can check their regional eShop for the separate sale and its local price. Nintendo's announcement limits the Game Trial to the three named regions.

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