Okay, so listen up, this is how I managed to snag the Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass without shelling out any cash. It’s a bit of a story, but stick with me, it’s worth it.
It all started when I was super bummed about not being able to explore the Isle of Armor and Crown Tundra. Everyone was talking about the new Pokémon, the new areas, and I was stuck with the base game, feeling like I was missing out on all the fun.
First thing I did, like anyone would, I started digging around online. I searched for “free Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass” – yeah, I know, it sounds ridiculous, but you gotta start somewhere, right? Most of the results were obviously garbage – surveys, sketchy download sites, the usual stuff you want to avoid like the plague.
But then, I stumbled upon a couple of forum threads talking about contests and giveaways. Apparently, Nintendo and some gaming sites occasionally do these things to promote the game. I figured, hey, why not? Can’t hurt to enter a few.
So, I spent a couple of days hunting down every contest and giveaway I could find. Most of them involved following a bunch of accounts on Twitter, retweeting stuff, and maybe leaving a comment on a YouTube video. Basically, social media spam, but I was desperate.
And then, after weeks of entering these contests, I actually won one! It was a small gaming blog that was giving away a digital code for the Expansion Pass. I nearly choked when I saw the email. I thought it was a scam at first, but after checking out the blog and confirming it was legit, I realized I had actually won.
I immediately redeemed the code on my Nintendo Switch, and boom! The Expansion Pass was mine. I downloaded the content, fired up Pokémon Sword, and spent the next few hours exploring the Isle of Armor. It was awesome.
Here’s the breakdown of what I learned:
- Be patient: It takes time and effort to find legit contests and giveaways. Don’t expect to win overnight.
- Do your research: Make sure the contest is legitimate before entering. Look for reputable websites or organizations.
- Don’t give up: You might not win every contest, but eventually, you might get lucky.
- Beware of scams: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Avoid any websites that ask for your personal information or require you to download suspicious software.
Look, I know this isn’t a guaranteed method. It’s all about luck, really. But hey, it worked for me. Maybe it’ll work for you too. Good luck, and happy hunting!