Nintendo Switch Online Adds Exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza User Icons in Four Waves

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are being treated to a new set of exclusive user icons inspired by the acclaimed 3D platformer Donkey Kong Bananza.

This latest offering underscores Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to providing engaging perks for members of its subscription service, further enriching the personalization options available on the Nintendo Switch platform. The Nintendo Switch Online user icon program continues to be a popular feature, allowing gamers to showcase their favorite characters and titles in their profile.

Now, with the introduction of the Donkey Kong Bananza user icon set, fans have a unique opportunity to express their enthusiasm for one of Nintendo’s standout recent releases. These special Donkey Kong Bananza icon elements are being rolled out in four distinct waves, ensuring fans can collect a variety of characters and transformations from the game, including Pauline and iconic Bananza transformations.

According to Nintendo, every wave is accessible exclusively for a limited time, encouraging players to check the Nintendo Switch Online service regularly to complete their collection. The Donkey Kong Bananza icon waves are scheduled as follows: • Wave 1: July 16 at 6:00 p.m.

PT – July 23 at 5:59 p.m.

PT • Wave 2: July 23 at 6:00 p.m.

PT – July 30 at 5:59 p.m.

PT • Wave 3: July 30 at 6:00 p.m.

PT – August 6 at 5:59 p.m.

PT • Wave 4: August 6 at 6:00 p.m.

PT – August 13 at 5:59 p.m.

PT As with previous icon campaigns for the Nintendo Switch Online service, users can fully customize their profiles by mixing and matching backgrounds, frames, and character elements from Donkey Kong Bananza.

Subscribers simply need to access the Mission & Rewards section within the Nintendo Switch Online application on their console, where they can redeem Platinum Points earned through various Nintendo account activities for these limited-edition avatar pieces. A Nintendo spokesperson highlighted the intent behind these releases, explaining that offering themed user icons lets fans demonstrate their passion for iconic franchises and characters.

This latest Donkey Kong Bananza collection continues Nintendo's tradition of supporting the Switch Online community with creative and timely content. Nintendo Switch Online, initially launched in September 2018, has grown to become a core part of the Nintendo Switch ecosystem, providing online play, a vast library of classic games, cloud saves, and subscriber-exclusive content like these user icons.

With Donkey Kong Bananza’s growing popularity and the steady stream of downloadable content, Nintendo’s celebration of their platforming mascot is sure to resonate with brand loyalists and newcomers alike. Subscribers eager to personalize their Nintendo Switch profiles with these exclusive Donkey Kong Bananza icons should be mindful of each wave’s limited timeframe, ensuring they don’t miss out on the latest additions to Nintendo’s celebrated user icon program.

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