Nintendo Switch Online Adds Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion Icons for Subscribers

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Published on: July 01, 2025

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Nintendo Switch Online enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Nintendo unveils a new series of profile icons inspired by the acclaimed Metroid franchise.

Specifically targeting long-time fans, the latest additions spotlight themes from two of the series’ most influential titles: Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion.

Available now to all active Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, these icons exemplify Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the user experience on its hybrid handheld-and-home console platform. Super Metroid, originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1994, is widely regarded as a defining entry in the action-adventure genre.

Meanwhile, Metroid Fusion, launched for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, was lauded for its narrative-driven structure and tight gameplay design.

Both games have remained fan favorites, and their lasting appeal is reflected in Nintendo’s decision to feature them prominently in the latest Switch Online icon update. According to an official statement from Nintendo, these new profile icons allow users a high degree of customization.

Subscribers can mix and match different character images, frames, and background motifs from Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion, personalizing their Switch profiles to reflect their individual tastes.

This initiative builds on Nintendo Switch Online’s existing suite of user icons, which have previously showcased beloved franchises such as Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing. Nintendo Switch Online continues to evolve, not only supplying a growing catalog of classic titles for modern audiences but also supporting community engagement through cosmetic updates such as these.

By enabling unique member profile customization, Nintendo encourages players to showcase their fandom and connect with other users who share similar interests. The introduction of the Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion profile icons further strengthens the platform’s content offerings.

For fans eager to revisit these classic games, both titles are accessible via Nintendo Switch Online’s expanding library, available through the SNES and Game Boy Advance apps that come bundled with a paid subscription. As Nintendo approaches further content updates and events, Switch Online subscribers can expect a sustained focus on both nostalgia and interactive features.

With over 36 million Nintendo Switch Online members worldwide as of May 2024, enhancements like these underscore Nintendo’s strategy to add value and foster a vibrant, personalized community on the Nintendo Switch ecosystem.

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Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion user icons now available for Nintendo Switch Online