While Nintendo is generally not known for multiplying digital gifts, the trend is changing. With Mario Kart Worldthe Japanese giant is discreetly enriching its offer for subscribers to the Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) service, by making available 26 new icons And 5 exclusive borders to personalize.
These cosmetic items allow players to display their favorite style and characters in the game’s online modes. Simply log in and check out the weekly selection on the NSO Portal to exchange your Platinum Points for the new visuals offered.
A weekly rotation until February 22
The current rotation includes icons dedicated to well-known figures from the Mario Kart series as well as their iconic tracks. These items will be available until February 22, 2026with updates every week. Players must therefore log in regularly if they want to obtain all the bonuses.
And that’s not all: other Nintendo franchises are also benefiting from this dynamic. Super Mario Galaxy, F-Zero 99, Kirby and the Forgotten Land or even Donkey Kong Bananza at the same time offer new personalization elements linked to their respective universe.
Immediate enthusiasm among players
The community was quick to respond positively to this new wave of free content. On social media, fans shared their excitement as soon as the rotation was announced.
“DESERT HILLS ICON, GO!” exclaimed one player on
This renewed activity clearly shows how essential customization options have become for Switch players, especially in multiplayer titles like Mario Kart World.
How to get these icons and borders on Switch
To benefit from it, all you need is an active NSO subscription and a few platinum points (earned by completing simple missions in the Nintendo system). Players can then exchange their points in the “Special Icons” section of the NSO menu.
These bonuses are not essential to play, but they allow you to display a unique style in multiplayer and enrich your profile. A good reason to restart Mario Kart Worldespecially if you haven’t yet taken the plunge. And as the editorial team points out in its review: the game is “absolutely fantastic, just as chaotic, imaginative and vibrant as its predecessors”.