Nintendo has announced the addition of two exclusive Metroid-themed profile icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, marking a special reward for dedicated Metroid fans.
These new icons offer users a fresh way to personalize their Nintendo Switch profiles, but are only available for a limited time, adding further excitement for players keen on celebrating the beloved sci-fi franchise. To unlock these exclusive icons, subscribers must play one of two critically acclaimed Metroid titles now accessible via the Nintendo Switch Online service: 'Metroid 2: Return of Samus' and 'Metroid Zero Mission'.
Each game, a classic in its own right, has been praised for advancing the Metroid series’ reputation for exploratory gameplay and atmospheric design.
Once a user starts either of these games through their Nintendo Switch Online account, the corresponding Metroid-themed icon will be unlocked and ready to set as their profile image. In a statement provided by Nintendo, the company noted that these icons are time-limited and will only be available until January 5th.
After this date, players will no longer have the opportunity to unlock or use these specific Metroid profile icons.
Nintendo encourages Switch Online members to play either ‘Metroid 2: Return of Samus’ or ‘Metroid Zero Mission’ before the deadline to ensure they don’t miss out on this exclusive customization option. Metroid 2: Return of Samus originally released for the Game Boy in 1991, while Metroid Zero Mission, a remake of the original Metroid, came to the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Both games are part of the growing catalog accessible through Nintendo Switch Online’s classic games library.
The addition of these Metroid icons reflects Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to engaging its loyal fanbase with meaningful, nostalgia-driven rewards. This initiative aligns with Nintendo’s recent efforts to expand the value of the Nintendo Switch Online service via classic games access, exclusive digital content, and subscriber-only perks.
As the eShop and Nintendo Direct presentations frequently highlight, continuing to reward fans through time-limited and thematic content remains a key factor in enhancing player engagement. To claim the new Metroid-themed icons, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers should launch either Metroid 2: Return of Samus or Metroid Zero Mission from the service’s library before January 5th.
Upon meeting this criterion, the new icon will become available in their Switch profile settings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to feature the iconic Metroid legacy on your Nintendo Switch account.
These new icons offer users a fresh way to personalize their Nintendo Switch profiles, but are only available for a limited time, adding further excitement for players keen on celebrating the beloved sci-fi franchise. To unlock these exclusive icons, subscribers must play one of two critically acclaimed Metroid titles now accessible via the Nintendo Switch Online service: 'Metroid 2: Return of Samus' and 'Metroid Zero Mission'.
Each game, a classic in its own right, has been praised for advancing the Metroid series’ reputation for exploratory gameplay and atmospheric design.
Once a user starts either of these games through their Nintendo Switch Online account, the corresponding Metroid-themed icon will be unlocked and ready to set as their profile image. In a statement provided by Nintendo, the company noted that these icons are time-limited and will only be available until January 5th.
After this date, players will no longer have the opportunity to unlock or use these specific Metroid profile icons.
Nintendo encourages Switch Online members to play either ‘Metroid 2: Return of Samus’ or ‘Metroid Zero Mission’ before the deadline to ensure they don’t miss out on this exclusive customization option. Metroid 2: Return of Samus originally released for the Game Boy in 1991, while Metroid Zero Mission, a remake of the original Metroid, came to the Game Boy Advance in 2004.
Both games are part of the growing catalog accessible through Nintendo Switch Online’s classic games library.
The addition of these Metroid icons reflects Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to engaging its loyal fanbase with meaningful, nostalgia-driven rewards. This initiative aligns with Nintendo’s recent efforts to expand the value of the Nintendo Switch Online service via classic games access, exclusive digital content, and subscriber-only perks.
As the eShop and Nintendo Direct presentations frequently highlight, continuing to reward fans through time-limited and thematic content remains a key factor in enhancing player engagement. To claim the new Metroid-themed icons, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers should launch either Metroid 2: Return of Samus or Metroid Zero Mission from the service’s library before January 5th.
Upon meeting this criterion, the new icon will become available in their Switch profile settings.
Don’t miss this opportunity to feature the iconic Metroid legacy on your Nintendo Switch account.
