Nintendo continues to enhance the Nintendo Switch Online experience with new, exclusive content, introducing a fresh batch of Mario Kart World user icons for its subscribers.
Announced on January 19, 2026, these user icons are available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members, arriving in a series of five distinct waves to allow players to personalize their profiles with popular Mario Kart characters and motifs. Mario Kart World, the celebrated racing franchise from Nintendo, remains a staple on Nintendo Switch, attracting millions of players worldwide with its engaging gameplay and iconic roster of characters.
With the addition of themed user icons, Nintendo not only celebrates the enduring success of the Mario Kart series but also rewards its online community with unique ways to customize their Switch profiles. To claim the new Mario Kart World user icons, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers simply need to scroll down their Nintendo Switch Home Screen to the dedicated Nintendo Switch Online icon.
From there, users can access and select from the available icons and waves, adding their favorite Mario Kart racers and tracks to their online identity.
Nintendo has confirmed that these icons will be released in five separate waves, providing a steady stream of new options for players eager to update their profiles throughout the promotional period. "We aim to offer our members exciting and engaging features to make their Nintendo Switch Online experience even more enjoyable," a Nintendo representative stated regarding the launch of the Mario Kart World icons.
This follows a growing trend of Nintendo Switch Online providing exclusive digital content, with user icons being a popular feature since their debut. Nintendo Switch Online, first launched in September 2018, has steadily expanded its offerings to include classic NES and SNES games, cloud saves, and member-exclusive deals.
With continued updates like the Mario Kart World user icons, Nintendo underscores its commitment to enriching the value of its subscription service for the vibrant Nintendo Switch community. New and existing Nintendo Switch Online members can begin customizing their profiles immediately, with each wave bringing additional Mario Kart-themed options.
The initiative further cements Nintendo’s approach to rewarding loyal players and enhancing community engagement across the Nintendo Switch platform.
For fans looking to showcase their favorite characters or simply refresh their profile, these limited-time icons offer a fun, exclusive opportunity tied to one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises.
Announced on January 19, 2026, these user icons are available exclusively to Nintendo Switch Online members, arriving in a series of five distinct waves to allow players to personalize their profiles with popular Mario Kart characters and motifs. Mario Kart World, the celebrated racing franchise from Nintendo, remains a staple on Nintendo Switch, attracting millions of players worldwide with its engaging gameplay and iconic roster of characters.
With the addition of themed user icons, Nintendo not only celebrates the enduring success of the Mario Kart series but also rewards its online community with unique ways to customize their Switch profiles. To claim the new Mario Kart World user icons, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers simply need to scroll down their Nintendo Switch Home Screen to the dedicated Nintendo Switch Online icon.
From there, users can access and select from the available icons and waves, adding their favorite Mario Kart racers and tracks to their online identity.
Nintendo has confirmed that these icons will be released in five separate waves, providing a steady stream of new options for players eager to update their profiles throughout the promotional period. "We aim to offer our members exciting and engaging features to make their Nintendo Switch Online experience even more enjoyable," a Nintendo representative stated regarding the launch of the Mario Kart World icons.
This follows a growing trend of Nintendo Switch Online providing exclusive digital content, with user icons being a popular feature since their debut. Nintendo Switch Online, first launched in September 2018, has steadily expanded its offerings to include classic NES and SNES games, cloud saves, and member-exclusive deals.
With continued updates like the Mario Kart World user icons, Nintendo underscores its commitment to enriching the value of its subscription service for the vibrant Nintendo Switch community. New and existing Nintendo Switch Online members can begin customizing their profiles immediately, with each wave bringing additional Mario Kart-themed options.
The initiative further cements Nintendo’s approach to rewarding loyal players and enhancing community engagement across the Nintendo Switch platform.
For fans looking to showcase their favorite characters or simply refresh their profile, these limited-time icons offer a fun, exclusive opportunity tied to one of Nintendo's most beloved franchises.
