Published on: September 18, 2025
Nintendo continues to expand its user engagement offerings on the Nintendo Switch platform with the announcement of brand-new Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 profile icons, exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
This latest update aligns with the much-anticipated release of Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, which is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch on October 2, 2025.
The new Super Mario Galaxy-themed user icons will be introduced in a series of waves, beginning with the first set launching on September 24, 2025.
Nintendo has confirmed that two additional waves of icons will follow over the upcoming weeks, providing fans with a continuous stream of content leading up to and following the release of the classic 3D platformers on the Switch eShop.
Nintendo Switch user icons are fully customizable, allowing players to personalize their online presence.
Users can mix and match characters, backgrounds, and borders, which can be obtained through the redemption of Platinum Points.
These points are awarded for free by completing designated My Nintendo missions, both on Nintendo Switch and through the official My Nintendo website.
To access the latest icons, subscribers should navigate to the Nintendo Switch Online section, available directly from the bottom left menu of the Switch home screen.
Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are renowned titles in Nintendo’s storied platforming franchise, originally debuting on the Nintendo Wii to critical acclaim and impressive sales milestones.
Their combined arrival on Nintendo Switch marks a significant addition to the platform’s lineup, continuing Nintendo’s tradition of revisiting beloved games for a new generation of players and longtime fans alike.
A Nintendo spokesperson highlighted the significance of this icon release, stating that the new Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 icons are timed to celebrate the upcoming arrival of these classic adventures and to enhance the overall Nintendo Switch Online experience.
This move underlines the company's ongoing commitment to celebrating its flagship franchises while rewarding community engagement via the My Nintendo loyalty program.
With Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 soon joining the ranks of best-selling Nintendo Switch games and new icons enriching the platform’s customizable features, both newcomers and series veterans have even more to look forward to this fall.
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