Published on: September 19, 2025
Donkey Kong Bananza Custom Icons Now Available on My Nintendo for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo has expanded its My Nintendo rewards program with a brand-new set of Donkey Kong Bananza custom icons, celebrating the vibrant worlds of DK Island and the recently released Emerald Rush DLC.
The exclusive icons are available now to redeem on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, further enriching the profile customization options for Nintendo Switch Online users.
A Limited-Time Event for Donkey Kong Fans
This latest icon drop is part of a time-limited promotion running until October 16, 2025, at 6 PM PT.
Nintendo has structured the event in weekly waves, refreshing the available icon elements so that players have multiple chances to collect new faces each week.
According to Nintendo's official announcement, fans are encouraged to return regularly and claim their favorites before the promotion ends.
How to Redeem Donkey Kong Bananza Icons
Players can exchange their My Nintendo Platinum Points for a selection of DK Island and Emerald Rush-themed icons.
Each character icon costs 10 Platinum Points, while backgrounds and customizable frames are priced at just 5 points each.
This affordable structure ensures fans, even those with a modest balance of points, can participate and personalize their Nintendo Switch profiles with ease.
Weekly Icon Release Schedule
The icon event features a four-week rollout, with each week introducing new Donkey Kong series characters and elements.
The full schedule is as follows:
- Wave 1 (September 18 – September 25): DK and Diddy icons make their debut.
- Wave 2 (September 25 – October 2): Pauline and Dixie join the collection.
- Wave 3 (October 2 – October 9): Pauline returns, this time alongside Cranky Kong.
- Wave 4 (October 9 – October 16): A playful new DK icon (tongue out) and Rambi are introduced.
Nintendo shared the news in a statement, inviting players to use their #MyNintendo Platinum Points to collect distinctive icons from #DonkeyKongBananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC, emphasizing that new icon elements will become available every week until October 16 at 6pm PT on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
How to Access and Learn More
To participate in the event, users simply need an active Nintendo Switch Online membership and enough Platinum Points, which can be earned through various Nintendo services and activities.
Icons can be redeemed directly from the Nintendo Switch Online mission and rewards section of the eShop on either Nintendo Switch platform.
For more details and official updates, head to Nintendo’s social channels or visit the My Nintendo website.
This Donkey Kong Bananza icon event builds on Nintendo’s tradition of offering creative, time-limited rewards that let players express their fandom and customize their gaming experience.
With DK Island and Emerald Rush themes, Donkey Kong enthusiasts have an opportunity to commemorate the latest additions to the beloved franchise in style.
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