Nintendo Switch Online Adds New Retro and Game-Themed Icons
Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now acquire new profile icons featuring characters from classic titles like Rhythm Heaven Groove, Clu Clu Land, and Kuru Kuru Kururin. Some of these retro icons, along with new Mach Rider and Excitebike 64 themed icons, require the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. Additionally, users can earn Platinum Points through GameChat to unlock a special set of thirteen icons, with various icon sets available until different dates in 2026.
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- Second wave of Rhythm Heaven Groove Nintendo Switch Online icons availableNintendo Switch Online subscribers can now access the second wave of Rhythm Heaven Groove themed user profile icons. Additional waves featuring characters from the rhythm game will be released in the coming weeks. These icons are exclusively available for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Clu Clu Land, Kuru Kuru Kururin iconsNintendo Switch Online has added new retro icons for Clu Clu Land and Kuru Kuru Kururin to kick off August. Players can acquire these icons, featuring characters from the games, for 5 Platinum Points each via their respective system apps. Access to the Kuru Kuru Kururin icons requires the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack. These icons will be available until September 3, 2026.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Mach Rider, Excitebike 64 iconsNintendo Switch Online is offering new icons for Mach Rider and Excitebike 64, available until June 1, 2026. Players must boot up the respective games to unlock these icons, which cost 10 Platinum Points each. Excitebike 64 icons require the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier.
Nintendo Switch Online now has icons for using GameChatNintendo Switch Online is offering a limited-time event featuring new collectible icons for users who engage with GameChat. Players can earn My Nintendo Platinum Points by completing the initial GameChat setup, which can then be redeemed for these icons. A total of thirteen icons are available, each costing 10 Platinum Points, and the offer concludes on April 22, 2026.