Nintendo has added new avatar icons based on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake to its Nintendo Switch Online rewards lineup, giving members fresh profile options tied to one of the franchise’s most storied entries.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally launched on the Nintendo 64 in 1998; a high-profile remake for Nintendo handhelds was developed by Grezzo and released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011.
Nintendo is now leveraging that legacy across its Nintendo Switch platform by offering themed designs through its Switch Online rewards program.
How the icons work
Nintendo Switch Online members can redeem Platinum Points — the reward currency in Nintendo’s My Nintendo system — for these new icons.
Character icons are priced at 10 Platinum Points each, while backgrounds and frames cost 5 Platinum Points apiece.
According to Nintendo’s reward terms, once a player redeems points for an icon it will remain tied to that player’s account permanently, even if their Nintendo Switch Online membership lapses.
Rewritten statement for clarity: Nintendo confirms that icons redeemed with Platinum Points are permanent account items and will not be removed from a user’s account if their Nintendo Switch Online subscription ends.
Rotation schedule and availability
The themed icons will rotate on a weekly schedule.
New sets arrive each Wednesday in most regions (early Thursday in Europe) and the current rotation is slated to run through December 2, 2026.
Nintendo has indicated it will refresh this lineup on the same weekly cadence until that date.
Context and relevance
This rollout continues Nintendo’s longstanding practice of tying digital profile items and rewards to major franchises as part of the Switch Online experience.
For players who follow Nintendo Direct updates or browse the Nintendo eShop for related releases, these themed icons offer a low-cost way to personalize Switch accounts using imagery from a title that’s central to Nintendo’s history.
Where to redeem
Members can claim these icons through the Nintendo Switch Online rewards interface or the My Nintendo rewards page using accumulated Platinum Points.
As always, pricing is listed in Platinum Points rather than real-world currency, and redeemed items are retained on the user’s account.
We will update this article as new icon sets go live each week during the stated rotation period.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time originally launched on the Nintendo 64 in 1998; a high-profile remake for Nintendo handhelds was developed by Grezzo and released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2011.
Nintendo is now leveraging that legacy across its Nintendo Switch platform by offering themed designs through its Switch Online rewards program.
How the icons work
Nintendo Switch Online members can redeem Platinum Points — the reward currency in Nintendo’s My Nintendo system — for these new icons.
Character icons are priced at 10 Platinum Points each, while backgrounds and frames cost 5 Platinum Points apiece.
According to Nintendo’s reward terms, once a player redeems points for an icon it will remain tied to that player’s account permanently, even if their Nintendo Switch Online membership lapses.
Rewritten statement for clarity: Nintendo confirms that icons redeemed with Platinum Points are permanent account items and will not be removed from a user’s account if their Nintendo Switch Online subscription ends.
Rotation schedule and availability
The themed icons will rotate on a weekly schedule.
New sets arrive each Wednesday in most regions (early Thursday in Europe) and the current rotation is slated to run through December 2, 2026.
Nintendo has indicated it will refresh this lineup on the same weekly cadence until that date.
Context and relevance
This rollout continues Nintendo’s longstanding practice of tying digital profile items and rewards to major franchises as part of the Switch Online experience.
For players who follow Nintendo Direct updates or browse the Nintendo eShop for related releases, these themed icons offer a low-cost way to personalize Switch accounts using imagery from a title that’s central to Nintendo’s history.
Where to redeem
Members can claim these icons through the Nintendo Switch Online rewards interface or the My Nintendo rewards page using accumulated Platinum Points.
As always, pricing is listed in Platinum Points rather than real-world currency, and redeemed items are retained on the user’s account.
We will update this article as new icon sets go live each week during the stated rotation period.
