Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Celebrates Launch with Exclusive Nintendo Switch Online Icons
Decades after fans first clamored for a true sequel, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has finally arrived, marking one of the most anticipated releases in Nintendo Switch history.
Originally announced in 2017 when the first-generation Nintendo Switch was still in its infancy, the game experienced a turbulent development cycle before landing with Retro Studios, the celebrated team behind the original Metroid Prime trilogy.
As it launches on both the Nintendo Switch and the newly-released Nintendo Switch 2, the return of Samus Aran is being celebrated in style—not just with the game itself, but with a special promotion tailored for Nintendo’s most dedicated fans. To mark this significant milestone, Nintendo has introduced a series of exclusive Metroid Prime 4: Beyond icon rewards for Nintendo Switch Online members.
These limited-time icons, available through the #MyNintendo Platinum Points program, allow players to customize their online profiles with designs featuring iconic characters such as Samus, Sylux, and the formidable Metroid creatures. As announced by Nintendo of America via social media, these custom icons can be redeemed in exchange for Platinum Points, which are easily earned through a variety of Nintendo-related activities.
Playing games on your Nintendo Switch, interacting with the official Nintendo website, or engaging with Nintendo’s mobile titles all provide opportunities to grow your Platinum Points balance.
Once acquired, the icons can be accessed through the Switch Online tab on the console and exchanged until January 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Pacific Time. Each week, a new wave of icons will be released, with two fresh designs debuting every seven days.
In total, fans can collect four sets across the promotion’s duration, ensuring profiles can commemorate the launch with visually striking avatars inspired by Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s unique art direction.
With the campaign already underway, Nintendo Switch Online users on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are urged to act promptly and redeem their points before the offer expires. The launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond represents a significant chapter for both the Metroid franchise and Nintendo’s hardware platforms.
Retro Studios’ continued partnership with Nintendo has set new standards in atmospheric first-person adventure, and with new icons and content, community engagement around the game has reached new heights.
As players worldwide dive into Samus’s latest adventure, these exclusive icons offer a simple yet stylish way to showcase fandom and mark a major moment in Nintendo history. For more Metroid content, players can watch the newly released launch trailer, learn about the new voice actress for Samus, and explore detailed guides on amiibo functionality within Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Be sure to visit Nintendo’s official channels for the latest announcements and promotions tied to this landmark release.
Originally announced in 2017 when the first-generation Nintendo Switch was still in its infancy, the game experienced a turbulent development cycle before landing with Retro Studios, the celebrated team behind the original Metroid Prime trilogy.
As it launches on both the Nintendo Switch and the newly-released Nintendo Switch 2, the return of Samus Aran is being celebrated in style—not just with the game itself, but with a special promotion tailored for Nintendo’s most dedicated fans. To mark this significant milestone, Nintendo has introduced a series of exclusive Metroid Prime 4: Beyond icon rewards for Nintendo Switch Online members.
These limited-time icons, available through the #MyNintendo Platinum Points program, allow players to customize their online profiles with designs featuring iconic characters such as Samus, Sylux, and the formidable Metroid creatures. As announced by Nintendo of America via social media, these custom icons can be redeemed in exchange for Platinum Points, which are easily earned through a variety of Nintendo-related activities.
Playing games on your Nintendo Switch, interacting with the official Nintendo website, or engaging with Nintendo’s mobile titles all provide opportunities to grow your Platinum Points balance.
Once acquired, the icons can be accessed through the Switch Online tab on the console and exchanged until January 3, 2026, at 5 p.m.
Pacific Time. Each week, a new wave of icons will be released, with two fresh designs debuting every seven days.
In total, fans can collect four sets across the promotion’s duration, ensuring profiles can commemorate the launch with visually striking avatars inspired by Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s unique art direction.
With the campaign already underway, Nintendo Switch Online users on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 are urged to act promptly and redeem their points before the offer expires. The launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond represents a significant chapter for both the Metroid franchise and Nintendo’s hardware platforms.
Retro Studios’ continued partnership with Nintendo has set new standards in atmospheric first-person adventure, and with new icons and content, community engagement around the game has reached new heights.
As players worldwide dive into Samus’s latest adventure, these exclusive icons offer a simple yet stylish way to showcase fandom and mark a major moment in Nintendo history. For more Metroid content, players can watch the newly released launch trailer, learn about the new voice actress for Samus, and explore detailed guides on amiibo functionality within Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Be sure to visit Nintendo’s official channels for the latest announcements and promotions tied to this landmark release.
