The franchise Mario Kart World continues to be talked about, and Nintendo has just offered a new gift to its most loyal players. A final wave of custom icons and frames is now available via Nintendo Switch Online. These elements allow you to personalize your Nintendo profile with visuals inspired by the latest episode of the saga. It features iconic characters from the Mario universe as well as colorful illustrations taken directly from Mario Kart World.
As the specialist account NSO Icon Alerts on X indicated: “The latest wave of Mario Kart World icons for Nintendo Switch Online is now available! » A simple announcement, but which confirms that it is indeed the last distribution related to this episode.
Mario Kart World, Switch 2 showcase
Released as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch 2, Mario Kart World marked a new milestone for the cult series initiated by Nintendo. Although some players feel that it has not yet dethroned Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in terms of content, Mario Kart World has been praised for its energy, controlled chaos and sense of spectacle.
More dynamic graphics, more ambitious circuits, reworked animations: Nintendo clearly wanted to make this episode a technical demonstration for its new console. This wave of free icons is therefore part of an intelligent loyalty strategy, strengthening players’ attachment to the Switch ecosystem.
How to get these icons for free?
Good news: no additional purchases necessary. These icons can be obtained using Platinum pointsa free currency offered by Nintendo. These points are obtained by completing simple missions:
- Participate in surveys
- Test some features
- Complete weekly tasks
- Launch compatible games
Mario Kart World icons cost between 5 and 10 Platinum points each. A relatively small amount, which makes it easy to complete the collection before the deadline.
To recover them:
- Turn on your Switch or Switch 2
- Open the Nintendo Switch Online app
- Go to the “Missions and rewards” section
- Select the available icons
The operation only takes a few minutes.
Please note: limited availability
Nintendo specifies that this wave of icons is temporary. Once the promotional period ends, it will be impossible to obtain them again. These digital objects contribute to the online identity of players and allow them to proudly display their attachment to the Mario Kart series. With the many Nintendo announcements expected in the coming weeks, this distribution could be the last before a new major phase around the franchise.