Nintendo Switch Online Adds Exclusive Animal Crossing: New Horizons User Icons

Nintendo Switch Online subscribers are in for a treat this month, as Nintendo has released a set of three exclusive user icons inspired by the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

Launched in March 2020, Animal Crossing: New Horizons quickly became one of the best-selling titles for the Nintendo Switch, amassing over 40 million copies sold worldwide and securing its place among the console’s iconic library of games. The newly available icons celebrate the ongoing popularity of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and offer players a unique way to personalize their Nintendo Switch user profile.

These fresh designs are exclusively accessible to those with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership and can be redeemed by utilizing Platinum Points, Nintendo’s digital currency earned through the My Nintendo rewards program.

This latest round of icons is available only for a limited period, running through December 1. In an official announcement, a Nintendo representative outlined the details: Nintendo Switch Online members can exchange their collected Platinum Points for three new Animal Crossing: New Horizons user icons, giving fans an opportunity to showcase their love for the beloved life simulation franchise.

The company encourages users to act promptly to secure these limited-time rewards before they are rotated out in favor of new content. Since its introduction, Nintendo Switch Online has frequently offered its subscribers exclusive digital benefits—ranging from special user icons and profile frames to early access game trials.

Previous collaborations have seen similar icon drops featuring major Nintendo properties such as Mario, Splatoon, and The Legend of Zelda, further enhancing the sense of community and creativity among Switch users. These incentives not only keep the player base engaged but also support a broader ecosystem of digital rewards within the Nintendo Switch family.

The integration of Platinum Points and user icons aligns with Nintendo’s strategy to reward its most dedicated customers and foster deeper brand loyalty among its substantial fanbase. Subscribers eager to claim the new Animal Crossing: New Horizons user icons should head to the Nintendo Switch Online section on their console or the My Nintendo website.

To obtain these icons, players need to exchange the required amount of Platinum Points—earned through completing various activities both in-game and on Nintendo’s digital platforms—before the December 1 deadline. For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and dedicated Nintendo Switch Online members alike, this limited-time promotion offers a fun way to express their enjoyment of the island life directly in their Switch profile.

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