Limited-time availability of donkey-themed icons, reminiscent of the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD game.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Collecting Icon Elements with My Nintendo Platinum Points
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, the visually enhanced version of the beloved Wii game, made its debut on Nintendo Switch in January 2025. Alongside the release, a unique opportunity presented itself for players to collect icon elements featuring the game, redeemable with My Nintendo Platinum Points through the Nintendo Switch Online service.
The release schedule for these icon elements began in January, with weekly redeemable parts available under the "spotlight software" category for Nintendo Switch Online paid subscribers. The rewards are released in a weekly or monthly cadence, synchronized with different spotlight games, with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD featured prominently in early 2025.
To keep track of the ongoing release schedule, players can check the Nintendo Switch Online app's Missions & Rewards section. The app, accessible by paid subscribers, shows current and upcoming icon part rewards. Additionally, official Nintendo community pages, Nintendo Life guides, and related fan sites like MarioWiki offer updated weekly or monthly schedules as the rewards system is updated regularly.
As of now, three waves of icon elements have been released. Wave 1 was available from January 15th to January 22nd, Wave 2 from January 22nd to January 29th, and Wave 3 from January 29th to February 5th. Wave 4 will be available from February 5th at 5:00 p.m. PT to February 12th at 4:59 p.m. PT.
It's important to note that internet access is required for online features on Nintendo Switch Online, and membership auto-renews after the initial term. Membership for Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries.
In addition to the icon elements, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD offers two-player local co-op, making it a fun and engaging experience for players. The game follows DK and Diddy Kong as they recover their banana hoard from the villainous Tiki Tak Tribe.
Players can earn Platinum Points by completing tasks within the Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards program, and these points can be redeemed for exclusive rewards, including the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD icon elements. For more information about the terms for My Nintendo Platinum Points redemption, visit https://accounts.ourwebsite/term_point.
Similarly, the terms for Nintendo Switch Online membership can be found at https://www.ourwebsite/switch/online/. It's recommended to check the Nintendo Switch Online app on your Nintendo Switch system regularly to avoid missing any icon elements.
Mild Fantasy Violence is a content descriptor for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. A Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and a Nintendo Account are required for online features. Enjoy collecting the icon elements and reliving the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD experience on your Nintendo Switch!
- Players can redeem Platinum Points earned from completing tasks within the Nintendo Switch Online Missions & Rewards program for exclusive rewards, such as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD icon elements, through the Nintendo Switch Online service.
- With the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Nintendo Switch in January 2025, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers could collect icon elements featuring the game, accessible under the "spotlight software" category, as part of the ongoing rewards system.
- To keep up-to-date on the ongoing release schedule of icon elements for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, players can refer to the Missions & Rewards section in the Nintendo Switch Online app and various community pages, such as Nintendo Life, MarioWiki, and official Nintendo websites.
