Nintendo Switch Online Unveils Final Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush User Icon Wave

Nintendo Switch Online Rolls Out Final Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush User Icons Nintendo has officially released the final wave of exclusive user icons inspired by Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush, giving Nintendo Switch Online subscribers new ways to personalize their accounts.

This marks the last set in a series of themed icon releases celebrating the launch of the latest Donkey Kong Bananza downloadable content on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms. Launched in October 2025, Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is the newest addition to the storied Donkey Kong franchise—a series first introduced by Nintendo in 1981 and now beloved across generations.

The recent downloadable content (DLC) has expanded the game with fresh levels and challenges, fueling fan excitement and maintaining strong engagement in the Nintendo ecosystem. Nintendo made an official statement, emphasizing their ongoing support for fan-favorite franchises through value-added services.

According to the company, Nintendo Switch Online members can access and claim the unique Donkey Kong Bananza icons on the Home Screen of both the original Nintendo Switch as well as the new Nintendo Switch 2.

The icons, available at the bottom of the Home Screen, come with customizable borders and color options, letting players add personal flair to their profile avatars. To access these new icons, users need an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

The collectible icon program aligns with Nintendo’s strategy of regularly offering exclusive perks to its online community, which has seen rapid growth since the introduction of the Switch platform in March 2017.

As part of the membership, players also enjoy benefits such as access to a library of classic NES, SNES, and Game Boy games, cloud saves, and member-exclusive game trials. Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is available as digital content via the Nintendo eShop for Switch owners, following in the footsteps of successful franchise entries and downloadable expansions.

The new user icons are only available for a limited time, providing an incentive to engage with the Nintendo Switch Online service while celebrating a major milestone for the Donkey Kong series. By consistently rolling out content tied to its flagship franchises, Nintendo continues to innovate in digital engagement, rewarding loyal fans and expanding the value proposition of its online services.

For those eager to showcase their affinity for Donkey Kong, these new user icons represent the final opportunity to personalize their profile in homage to one of gaming’s most enduring icons.

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