Nintendo announced that the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC will feature regular in-game events, starting with 'Chip Fever' from October 28 to November 4, where players can earn limited edition character statues by achieving high scores in a special Emerald Rush stage on DK Island, with more events to follow later in 2025.
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.
The article reviews the new DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza, featuring a nostalgic DK Island level and a challenging new game mode called Emerald Rush, which involves strategic planning and skill restoration across multiple layers, along with new customization options for players.
Nintendo is offering a new DLC for Donkey Kong™ Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2, allowing players to explore DK Island, participate in challenges like Emerald Rush, and earn exclusive rewards, with a full game required to access the content.
Donkey Kong Bananza is receiving a paid DLC called DK Island & Emerald Rush, adding new exploration and challenge modes, including timed emerald collection missions with roguelike elements, set to launch today with a demo available for new players.