Nintendo Switch Online members can unlock seasonal icon elements and earn 100 My Nintendo™ Platinum Points by playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons during November, December, and January. Each month provides a unique set of icon elements, offering players a chance to collect items that were previously released. These icons can be used to create a vacation-ready look for user profiles, making them a popular feature for players looking to personalize their online presence.
The seasonal rewards are available starting November 3 at 5 p.m. PT and running through December 1 at 4:59 p.m. PT. Players are encouraged to log in each month to claim new icon elements and continue building their collection.
What to Expect in Your Island Adventure
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players arrive on a deserted island and gradually transform it into a personalized paradise. The game emphasizes exploration, crafting, and customization. Players can gather resources to create tools, furniture, and other items that enhance their island life. Daily activities include hunting insects, fishing in the ocean, and decorating outdoor and indoor spaces. The game provides a relaxed pace while encouraging creativity and long-term island development.
Nintendo Switch Online Membership Benefits
A Nintendo Switch Online membership provides access to online gameplay in compatible games, as well as a library of over 150 classic NES™, Super NES™, and Game Boy™ titles. Members can also enjoy video game music through the Nintendo Music™ app and receive special offers such as access to the F-ZERO™ 99 game. While the seasonal icon elements in Animal Crossing: New Horizons are only available to paid members, Nintendo offers a 7-day free trial for new users to explore the service before committing to a subscription.
Memberships also include access to Missions & Rewards, which offer additional incentives and points for completing in-game activities across Nintendo titles. These rewards complement the seasonal icon elements and provide ongoing benefits for regular players.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When can players earn the seasonal icon rewards?
The rewards are available from November 3 at 5 p.m. PT until December 1 at 4:59 p.m. PT for the first batch. Each month from November through January features different icon elements.
Do you need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to get the rewards?
Yes. Only active paid members can unlock the seasonal icon elements and receive 100 My Nintendo™ Platinum Points.
Are these icon elements new?
No. The seasonal rewards consist of previously released icon elements, offering players the chance to collect items they may have missed.
How can the icon elements be used?
Players can use the icon elements to customize their user profile and create a vacation-themed appearance for their online presence.
What other benefits come with Nintendo Switch Online?
Membership also includes online play in compatible games, access to a library of classic NES™, Super NES™, and Game Boy™ titles, the Nintendo Music™ app, and exclusive game offers.
