Mario Kart World Debuts Switch Online Icons Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Release

Nintendo is ushering in the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 era with a fresh update for loyal fans: the launch of the very first Nintendo Switch Online icons specifically for Mario Kart World.

As the latest major title from Nintendo, Mario Kart World races onto the Nintendo Switch 2 platform starting June 5, and its online integration brings new opportunities for user customization and community engagement. Starting today, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can access a variety of Mario Kart World-themed icons directly through the service.

These digital collectables include diverse character icons, vibrant backgrounds, and decorative frames, crafted to allow players to personalize their Nintendo profiles.

Per Nintendo's official announcement, fans will be able to acquire character icons for 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points each, while backgrounds and frames are available for 5 Platinum Points apiece.

This pricing structure aligns with Nintendo's ongoing mission to incentivize Nintendo Switch Online engagement through the continued use of the My Nintendo rewards system. The roll-out is time-limited and designed to encourage consistent user interaction.

According to Nintendo, the Mario Kart World icon collection will be available to claim on Nintendo Switch Online until July 23.

Notably, designs will rotate each Thursday, providing a dynamic experience for subscribers and a sense of urgency to collect all the available options before each week’s selections are refreshed. Nintendo Switch Online has steadily grown its catalog of exclusive digital rewards since the service’s launch, and the addition of Mario Kart World-themed icons comes as part of a broader evolution accompanying the Nintendo Switch 2's debut.

By tying icon rewards to its celebrated racing series and the launch of new hardware, Nintendo demonstrates its commitment to fostering a vibrant, personalized online community while adding value for its dedicated subscription base. Mario Kart World, poised to become a flagship title for the Nintendo Switch 2, builds upon decades of success from Nintendo’s iconic franchise, which has seen dozens of million-sellers across past generations.

The integration with Nintendo Switch Online continues the legacy, making sure gamers stay connected and rewarded. Fans eager to enhance their profiles with these limited-time Mario Kart World icons should log into Nintendo Switch Online via their Nintendo Switch, navigate to the Missions & Rewards section, and redeem their My Nintendo Platinum Points while supplies last.

Those keen on tracking weekly icon updates can follow Nintendo’s official channels or check the service’s in-app notices. With the exciting arrival of Mario Kart World and the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo enthusiasts have even more reasons to connect, customize, and celebrate the next generation of gaming on their favorite platform.

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