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Donkey Kong Bananza 3.1.0 for Switch 2 adds Polish as a supported language (Polish/English toggle switches text to Polish; audio remains English) and includes general gameplay improvements. The patch notes also note updates to Mario Kart World and Pokemon Legends Z-A.
The next Emerald Rush event, exclusive to the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC, runs Jan 20 12:00 AM PT through Jan 26 11:59 PM PT with predetermined rewards (statues of Tucks and Lord Fredrik) instead of random Banandium gem skills; a full game is required, and pricing shows the base game at $19.99 or the DK Bananza DLC bundle at $89.98 on Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Life reports that the first in-game event of 2026 for Donkey Kong Bananza, 'Freeze Break', is live from January 20–27. The challenge tasks players with completing the Emerald Rush roguelike in the Freezer Layer using a limited set of perks, with Tucks and Lord Fredrik statues as rewards.
The latest EDGE magazine awards 2025 highlight top games including Hades 2 as Nintendo's best, with other notable titles like Donkey Kong Bananza, Two Point Museum, and Absolum making the top 10 list, alongside various category winners across platforms.
Nintendo released version 3.0.0 of Donkey Kong Bananza, adding Thai language support, adjustable camera tracking, and various gameplay improvements.
Nintendo released a major update for Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2, adding Thai language support, adjustable camera tracking, and other gameplay improvements in version 3.0.0, along with a demo and new DLC.
Nintendo has released version 3.0.0 of Donkey Kong Bananza, adding Thai language support, an automatic camera tracking feature, and various gameplay improvements on Nintendo Switch 2.
In 2025, Nintendo launched the Switch 2 with a strong lineup of first-party and third-party games, including the standout Donkey Kong Bananza, which IGN named the best Nintendo game of the year, alongside other notable titles like Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Nintendo announced the first in-game event for the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, called 'Chip Fever,' starting October 28th and running until November 4th. The event focuses on collecting Ore using Chip-based Perks, with high scores earning players two new figures for DK Island. This event aims to add more excitement to the DLC experience, which has been well-received but felt somewhat incomplete.
Nintendo explained that Donkey Kong Bananza was initially developed for Switch 1 but was moved to Switch 2 due to hardware limitations, particularly in achieving stable performance and higher frame rates, which would have been difficult on the older console.
Nintendo has released version 2.0.1 of Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2, fixing issues from the previous update, including reward and voice playback bugs, and improving overall gameplay experience following the recent DLC release.
Nintendo is offering limited-time icon elements inspired by Donkey Kong Bananza for users to redeem with My Nintendo Platinum Points, available in four waves from September 18 to October 16, encouraging users to update their profiles and explore new themes.
Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC, featuring DK Island and Emerald Rush modes, offers nostalgic callbacks and a challenging roguelite experience, but lacks substantial new content, making it a fun yet somewhat limited expansion for fans of the base game.
The new DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza features a hidden, challenging boss fight against an enhanced Void Kong, which can be unlocked by earning 10,000 VoidCo points in Emerald Rush mode through repeated high-difficulty play, and requires strategic gameplay to defeat.
Nintendo has released a major update (Version 2.0.0) for Donkey Kong Bananza, introducing paid DLC called DK Island & Emerald Rush, along with gameplay improvements and increased storage for Banandium Chips. The DLC costs $19.99 and allows access to new content, including a new island and game mode, with options for players who haven't completed the main game yet. A Switch 2 demo is also available.