Nintendo Announces New Limited-Time Benefits to Expansion Pack Members
Posted on October 23 2022 by David Lasby
Nintendo has announced exciting benefits for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. These benefits will be available for a limited time only, starting on November 2nd, 2022 and ending in January / February 2023. For Zelda fans, there are some nostalgic offerings on the way.
Perhaps the most-celebrated aspect of this release is the long-requested Nintendo 64 icon elements. These include the following Zelda-themed icons:
- Young Link (The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask)
- Majora’s Mask (The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask)
- Sheik (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
- Link (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)
The Majora’s Mask icons, as well as icons inspired by Super Mario 64 and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards, will be available in November. The Ocarina of Time icons, as well as icons inspired by F-Zero X and Yoshi’s Story, will be available in December. And icons inspired by Mario Kart 64, Star Fox 64, and Paper Mario will be available in January.
Additionally, players can earn double Gold Points on the purchase of eligible digital games or DLC on the Nintendo eShop until January 31st, 2023. There will also be special missions and rewards available via My Nintendo for a limited time. Lastly, some exclusive merchandise will be available in the Nintendo of Japan store from November 2nd, 2022 to January 31st, 2023.
Tell us what you think! Which of these limited-time benefits excites you most? Share your reactions in the comments below.
Sources: Nintendo of America, Nintendo of Japan (via My Nintendo News, Nintendo Everything)
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