Mario vs. Donkey Kong was released for the Nintendo Switch on February 16, 2024. Nintendo launched a remake of the Game Boy Advance classic, and even though it has a beautiful new art style, it maintains the original's fun gameplay mechanics. To celebrate the release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, players can claim themed icons on their consoles for a limited amount of time.
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This guide will tell players how they can get their hands on the exclusive Mario vs. Donkey Kong icons for the Nintendo Switch, as they will only be available until the end of February.
Available Mario vs. Donkey Switch Icons
The Mario vs. Donkey Kong custom icon options were released in order to get players excited to play the game. This way, fans can get in the mood by creating a Mario vs. Donkey Kong-inspired profile picture before starting their first playthrough.
This custom icons event will last a total of two weeks, so players have until February 29 to claim as many icon options as possible. The first set of icons will be available from February 15 until February 22. The customization options will then refresh at 5 PM PT, and the second set of icons, background, and borders will replace them.
Unfortunately, not everyone will be able to get access to the Mario vs. Donkey Kong icons, as they are exclusively available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
How to Redeem and Create Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch Icons
Custom icon creation is a feature that's only available for those who have an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. NSO gives players access to the Nintendo Switch Online App, and it is here that they will be able to claim the limited-time custom icons.
To redeem Mario vs. Donkey Kong icon customization options for the Switch, fans will have to visit the Missions & Rewards tab in the Nintendo Switch Online app. Here, they will be able to get icons, backgrounds, and borders in exchange for Platinum Coins.
To create a custom icon, players can either select their preferred icon element, or they can select the Icon Collection button on the top right corner of the screen. There are dozens of possible combinations, so each player can make a unique icon according to their preferences.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024)
- Released
- February 16, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo
- Franchise
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong
- Platform(s)
- Switch
- Genre(s)
- Platformer, Puzzle
