Nintendo added another round of icon elements to the Switch Online service on August 4, pulling designs from Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Paint, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing. The update was confirmed via the original announcement and is available now through the Nintendo Switch Online app.
What’s Included in the Latest Drop
Each icon set typically bundles frames, character portraits, and decorative elements that players can mix and match for a custom user icon. The new wave pulls from a mix of retro and modern titles. Mario Kart: Super Circuit, the Game Boy Advance entry, makes an appearance alongside the quirky art tools of Mario Paint. Broader Super Mario series elements show up as well, and the ever-popular Animal Crossing gets another nod with villager-themed designs. This follows a pattern of Nintendo Switch Online icon refreshes that mix classic and modern titles.
How to Redeem the New Icons
Redeeming the icons requires an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Launch the Nintendo Switch Online app from the Switch HOME Menu, then open the Missions & Rewards section. Here, you can spend Platinum Points—earned through weekly missions—on icon parts. Individual frame, character, or element pieces usually cost 10 Platinum Points each, so putting together a complete look runs around 50 to 60 points. The current selection is available for a limited window, though Nintendo has not announced a removal date.
A Continuing Trend for Switch Online
Icon drops have become a steady perk for subscribers, with Nintendo rolling out themed sets tied to game launches, anniversaries, or sometimes no obvious occasion at all. Recent months have seen returns of Xenoblade Chronicles and Splatoon 3 icons, showing that Nintendo cycles themes to keep the catalog fresh. The August 4 batch leans into nostalgia and fan-favorite series without a specific promotional tie, which keeps the reward loop rewarding for anyone still chasing a perfect home screen aesthetic.
GamerHeadlines Takeaway
The new icons are a small but appreciated part of the Switch Online subscription. If you are sitting on a pile of Platinum Points, this is a quick way to spend them before they expire. The selection spans enough different series that most Switch owners will find at least one design worth grabbing.
