Limited‑time New Horizons icons arrive in Nintendo’s December wave

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Nintendo has introduced a new, time‑limited collection of user icon elements inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The rollout is framed as the “December Wave” and is part of Nintendo’s Missions & Rewards program. According to the official notice, the set is available 12/1 at 5:00 p.m. PT – 1/5 at 4:59 p.m. PT. These icon elements are obtained with My Nintendo Platinum Points and are designed to let players refresh their profile look.

Nintendo also states that icon elements refresh on a monthly cadence, indicating more rotations to come beyond this window.

Availability window and where to find it

The December Wave is accessible from 12/1 5:00 p.m. PT – 1/5 4:59 p.m. PT. Distribution runs through the Nintendo Switch Online app on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. As outlined by Nintendo, new icon elements are added monthly, so the selection changes with each rotation.

What’s included in this drop

Nintendo describes the release as a set of icon elements tied to Animal Crossing: New Horizons that can be combined to create or update a user icon. The elements align with the Missions & Rewards structure and are unlocked using My Nintendo Platinum Points.

• Theme: Animal Crossing: New Horizons
• Format: user icon elements for customization
• Access: Nintendo Switch Online app
• Unlock method: My Nintendo Platinum Points
• Rotation: monthly refresh of icon elements
• Window: 12/1 5:00 p.m. PT – 1/5 4:59 p.m. PT

About Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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Set on a deserted island, New Horizons centers on exploration, crafting and customization. Players collect natural resources to craft tools and everyday comforts, reshape and decorate their island, and take part in relaxed activities throughout the day. The official summary highlights everyday loops such as hunting insects at dawn, decorating during the day, and ocean fishing at sunset.

Final Takeaway – Mark the dates if you collect profile icons

For players who track Nintendo’s rotating Missions & Rewards, the key details are the limited window and the monthly refresh. If Animal Crossing‑themed profiles matter to you, this December batch runs on a fixed schedule – and the next rotation will swap the lineup again.