Nintendo Switch Online Adds Exclusive Kirby User Icons in April 2024 Update

Nintendo is continuing to reward its dedicated Nintendo Switch Online subscribers with fresh digital bonuses.

In its April 2024 update, the beloved gaming company is rolling out a series of exclusive user icons highlighting two enduring titles from the Kirby franchise: Kirby’s Adventure and Kirby and the Amazing Mirror.

To access these new user icons, Nintendo Switch Online members are required to launch the respective games via the official NES and Game Boy Advance (GBA) applications, available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online library.

Specifically, members will need to start up the NES app for Kirby’s Adventure and the GBA app for Kirby and the Amazing Mirror.

This ensures that only active players of these classic titles are eligible to redeem the themed rewards.

Once the games have been started, users can head to the My Nintendo rewards system, where the new character icons are available for exchange.

Both sets feature vividly designed icons based on characters from the respective Kirby games.

Fans can select from eight different icons inspired by Kirby’s Adventure for NES, while five unique icons are themed around Kirby and the Amazing Mirror for GBA.

Each icon costs 10 Platinum Points on My Nintendo, providing an accessible and engaging way for members to personalize their Nintendo Switch profiles.

These limited-time Kirby icons will remain available until May 5, 2025, giving members over a year to unlock and enjoy them.

This move continues Nintendo's tradition of engaging its fanbase with exclusive digital content tied to classic game releases on its online service.

Nintendo Switch Online has steadily expanded its library since its launch, now boasting a robust selection of NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance titles accessible through the eShop.

The Kirby franchise, developed by HAL Laboratory and published by Nintendo, has maintained enduring popularity since its first release in 1992.

As part of ongoing celebrations and anniversaries, Nintendo frequently highlights Kirby titles and related content—notably through time-limited events like these user icon campaigns.

With these latest additions, Nintendo Switch Online demonstrates its commitment to both rewarding its subscribers and spotlighting the legacy of iconic franchises.

Stay tuned for further updates and news on special digital offerings for Nintendo Switch Online members.