Nintendo is once again celebrating its dedicated fanbase by reviving a popular perk for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers: limited-time icon designs.
In 2025, players have another exclusive chance to secure previously released Switch Online icons, carefully themed around some of the company’s most renowned franchises.
These exclusive icons—available to users of the Nintendo Switch and its anticipated successor—are a creative way for players to personalize their profiles through fan-favorite imagery. According to official information released by Nintendo, this special promotion is set to run until January 11, 2026.
Switch Online members can redeem a variety of unique icon designs, each priced at 10 Platinum Points.
Borders and frames accompanying these icons are available for 5 Platinum Points apiece.
The initiative emphasizes accessibility, ensuring that long-time fans and new subscribers alike have a renewed opportunity to express their attachment to memorable titles. Among the collection, users can expect to find designs inspired by major Nintendo properties.
Highlights include: - Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 - F-Zero 99 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Star-Crossed World - Xenoblade Chronicles X - Mario Kart World - Drag x Drive - Donkey Kong Bananza - Kirby Air Riders Nintendo clarified on its official Japanese website that each set of icons will rotate in availability across a series of days, all leading up to the final expiration date in early 2026.
This rotating selection encourages subscribers to check back often and collect the full range before they’re gone. In a notable update for the holiday season, Nintendo has also enhanced the Switch Online app with a seasonal theme for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, underscoring the platform’s commitment to ongoing engagement.
Seasonal Mario-themed icons and a concurrent eShop holiday sale further amplify the festivities, offering even more highlights to the Switch ecosystem. Since its inception, Nintendo Switch Online has regularly rewarded its subscribers with time-limited digital rewards, enriching the value proposition of its online service.
These themed icon designs have emerged as a fan-favorite feature, with strong engagement each time they become available.
The current 2025 event continues Nintendo’s tradition of recognizing its community’s enthusiasm while keeping its expanding suite of features fresh and appealing. Players wishing to participate are advised to log in frequently to track which designs are currently active and to leverage their Platinum Points before the January 11, 2026 deadline.
With a legacy of celebrated franchises and a dynamic approach to subscriber engagement, Nintendo’s Switch Online service remains a focal point in the broader Nintendo ecosystem.
In 2025, players have another exclusive chance to secure previously released Switch Online icons, carefully themed around some of the company’s most renowned franchises.
These exclusive icons—available to users of the Nintendo Switch and its anticipated successor—are a creative way for players to personalize their profiles through fan-favorite imagery. According to official information released by Nintendo, this special promotion is set to run until January 11, 2026.
Switch Online members can redeem a variety of unique icon designs, each priced at 10 Platinum Points.
Borders and frames accompanying these icons are available for 5 Platinum Points apiece.
The initiative emphasizes accessibility, ensuring that long-time fans and new subscribers alike have a renewed opportunity to express their attachment to memorable titles. Among the collection, users can expect to find designs inspired by major Nintendo properties.
Highlights include: - Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 - F-Zero 99 - Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Star-Crossed World - Xenoblade Chronicles X - Mario Kart World - Drag x Drive - Donkey Kong Bananza - Kirby Air Riders Nintendo clarified on its official Japanese website that each set of icons will rotate in availability across a series of days, all leading up to the final expiration date in early 2026.
This rotating selection encourages subscribers to check back often and collect the full range before they’re gone. In a notable update for the holiday season, Nintendo has also enhanced the Switch Online app with a seasonal theme for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, underscoring the platform’s commitment to ongoing engagement.
Seasonal Mario-themed icons and a concurrent eShop holiday sale further amplify the festivities, offering even more highlights to the Switch ecosystem. Since its inception, Nintendo Switch Online has regularly rewarded its subscribers with time-limited digital rewards, enriching the value proposition of its online service.
These themed icon designs have emerged as a fan-favorite feature, with strong engagement each time they become available.
The current 2025 event continues Nintendo’s tradition of recognizing its community’s enthusiasm while keeping its expanding suite of features fresh and appealing. Players wishing to participate are advised to log in frequently to track which designs are currently active and to leverage their Platinum Points before the January 11, 2026 deadline.
With a legacy of celebrated franchises and a dynamic approach to subscriber engagement, Nintendo’s Switch Online service remains a focal point in the broader Nintendo ecosystem.
