Nintendo Drops Free Treats On Switch To Celebrate Latest Major First-Party Launch

Nintendo gamers can claim a batch of free downloads for its latest major first-party launch, but they’re only available for a limited time.

Nintendo has had a great start to 2026, treating us to a plethora of fantastic titles that have ensured that the Switch 2 is on track to become its most successful console ever. Some of those games include Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza, and the year is far from finished.

A Remake of a 1997 Classic Swoops in on Nintendo Switch 2

This week, Nintendo Switch 2 gamers are looking forward to Star Fox, a remake of the beloved 1997 N64 classic, Star Fox 64, also known as Lylat Wars in the United States. It’s widely considered to be the best game in the series, as reflected by its 88 Metacritic score.

To celebrate the launch of Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2, you can claim a batch of free profile icons to showcase your love for the recently revived franchise. In total, there will be four waves of icons.

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Each of the four waves will only be available for a week, and you’ll need to use your free Platinum Points to claim them.

Wave one will be available from now until 1 July, and the icons include Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi.

Wave two will be available from 1 July until 8 July, and includes General Pepper and Wolf O’Donnell.

Wave three will be available from 8 July until 15 July, and includes Peppy Hare and the Arwing ship.

Finally, wave four will be available from 15 July until 22 July, and includes Gigarilla and Slippy Toad.

How Can I Claim These Profile Icons?

The profile icons can be found on the ‘My Nintendo’ rewards website. From the Nintendo Switch consoles, boot up the ‘Nintendo Switch Online’ app, and go to ‘Missions & Rewards’. Then just select the profile icon that tickles your fancy.

We Reviewed Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2

“Star Fox does succeed in being a solid remake of Star Fox 64, on most accounts. This is the prettiest the Lylat System has ever looked, and even the oddly realistic character designs started to grow on me after a couple of missions,” said GAMINGbible’s Sam in his review, scoring it an 8/10.

“If Star Fox is intended to be a soft-reboot for an entire fleet of new games, it does the job well, and earns its place in the Nintendo Switch 2 library.”

The Star Fox remake is available now, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2.

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