In June 2026 Nintendo will roll out a set of limited‑edition Animal Crossing icons for the Switch Points Store, letting players dress up their console with beloved villagers. The icons, priced at 10 Platinum Coins each, will be available for the month before being swapped out for Donkey Kong and Mario cosmetics in July.

Animal Crossing Icons Cost 10 Platinum Coins Each

The new icons feature fan‑favorite characters such as Tom Nook and Isabelle, and can be paired with matching borders and backgrounds that sell for 5 Platinum Coins each.. According to the source, Platinum Coins are easy to accumulate through regular game purchases and playtime, so the cost is unlikely to deter most Switch Online members.

July Swap‑Out Brings Donkey Kong and Mario Themes

Collectors have only a narrow window to obtain the Animal Crossing set because Nintendo plans to replace them in July with Donkey Kong‑ and Mario‑themed cosmetics . The source notes this rapid turnover is a deliberate strategy to drive quick sales and keep the Points Store fresh.

New Horizons Sales Spike Fueled by Pandemic Launch

Animal Crossing: New Horizons, released in March 2020, sold 47 million copies, becoming both the best‑selling entry in the series and the top‑selling Switch title. The source attributes this surge to the game’s timing at the start of the COVID‑19 pandemic, when players sought virtual social spaces while confined at home.

Post‑Launch Content Gap Leaves Fans Wanting More

After a brief DLC called Happy Home Paradise in 2021, Nintendo halted major updates for New Horizons , leaving the community craving fresh content. The source mentions that despite announcing a Switch 2 version and a Version 3.0 update in October 2025 ,the move failed to reignite a large player base, making cosmetic drops like the June icons a key engagement tool.

Who Will Grab the Icons First? Unanswered Supply Details

The source does not disclose how many Animal Crossing icons will be stocked or whether any regional restrictions apply, leaving players uncertain about the true scarcity of the items. Additionally, it remains unclear if Nintendo will offer any promotional bonuses for early purchasers.