Nintendo Switch Online subscribers can now personalize their profiles with a fresh collection of classic icons, featuring imagery from the beloved flight simulators Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64. These new customization options are available for a limited period, allowing players to celebrate these iconic titles from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Nintendo 64 eras.
The update introduces a total of twelve distinct icons across both games. Enthusiasts of the original Pilotwings will find seven unique designs to choose from, while fans of Pilotwings 64 can select from five different icons. Each of these profile elements is priced at 10 Platinum Points, which can be acquired through the My Nintendo rewards program by engaging with various Nintendo services and games.
To unlock these specific icons, players must fulfill a "play to unlock" condition. For the Pilotwings icons, users need to launch the game within the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics application on their Switch console. Similarly, to access the Pilotwings 64 icons, players must start up Pilotwings 64 via the Nintendo 64 application. It is important to note that accessing the Pilotwings 64 content, including its icons, requires an active membership to the Expansion Pack tier of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
This collection of Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64 icons will be accessible throughout the month of September. The availability window for these particular designs concludes on October 5, 2026. After this date, Nintendo Switch Online is expected to rotate in new sets of icons from different classic titles, providing continuous fresh content for subscribers to customize their online presence. Players interested in these specific retro-themed icons should ensure they meet the unlock conditions and acquire them before the stated deadline.
Key Details for Subscribers
- New Icons Available: Profile customization options featuring Pilotwings and Pilotwings 64.
- Icon Count: Seven icons for Pilotwings (SNES) and five for Pilotwings 64 (N64).
- Cost: Each icon costs 10 Platinum Points via My Nintendo.
- Unlock Method: "Play to unlock" by launching the respective game in its Nintendo Switch Online app.
- Membership Requirement: Pilotwings 64 icons require a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.
- Availability Window: Available through September 2026, concluding on October 5, 2026.