How to Unlock New Metroid-Themed Nintendo Switch Online Icons: Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have another reason to power up their consoles this month, as Nintendo has introduced two exclusive icon sets themed after the beloved Metroid series.

The new additions, featuring characters and enemies from both Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion, are now available to players willing to play and unlock them through the Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack services.

Super Metroid, originally released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994, remains one of the most critically acclaimed action-adventure games and is available to subscribers via the SNES app on the Nintendo Switch.

Metroid Fusion, which debuted on the Game Boy Advance in 2002, is accessible through the GBA app but requires an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

Both titles continue to captivate audiences with their atmospheric gameplay, memorable music, and the enduring popularity of the series protagonist, Samus Aran. To add these unique icons to your profile, eligible users must launch and play both Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion through their respective Nintendo Switch Online apps.

Once the games are accessed, players are rewarded with a variety of new icon elements.

The Super Metroid set includes iconic images of Samus, as well as notable antagonists like Ridley, Kraid, and the signature Metroid creature.

Meanwhile, the Metroid Fusion icon collection showcases Samus clad in her distinct blue and yellow Fusion Suit, accompanied by formidable adversaries such as the X Parasite and the Core X. Interestingly, fans noted the omission of the S-AX enemy in these icon drops.

While Nintendo has not provided a comment on this decision, the new content remains a welcome surprise for long-time Metroid enthusiasts. This update comes amid heightened anticipation for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which is expected to launch on the Nintendo Switch later this year.

While Nintendo has not announced a specific release date for the highly awaited sequel, the company has already begun building excitement with marketing campaigns and in-game rewards, underscoring the Metroid franchise's enduring impact on the gaming community. For those interested in securing these limited-time icons, be sure to ensure your Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack memberships are active.

Visit the eShop and access both the SNES and GBA apps to start unlocking these Metroid-themed icons today, celebrating Samus Aran and the legacy of one of Nintendo's most iconic series.

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