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Donkey Kong Bananza Gets Demo and Paid DLC

Dive back into the banana-filled adventure of Donkey Kong Bananza with the new DK Island + Emerald Rush DLC, now available for €19.99 on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 players who've completed the original game!

Ahmed Hassan · 2 min read

Expanded Donkey Kong Bananza World with DK Island Emerald Rush DLC Now Available on Nintendo eShop

Nintendo has released a demo and extra content for Donkey Kong Bananza, one of last year's most enjoyable games on the Nintendo Switch 2. This adventure, released on July 25, was an early standout for the Switch 2. For players who enjoyed the base game, Nintendo is now offering the chance to explore a new island with fresh mechanics, even if they have already completed the main adventure. Players can purchase the DK Island Emerald Rush DLC for $19.99 via the Nintendo eShop.

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Game info

Official Name
Donkey Kong Bananza
Brief Summary
Donkey Kong Bananza is exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2! Explore a vast underground world—by smashing your way through it! Bash, throw, and climb through just about anything in DK’s brand-new 3D platforming action-adventure game!
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Released
July 17, 2025
Genre
Platform, Adventure
Play Modes
Single player, Multiplayer
Content Rating
7
Languages
French, Japanese
Genre
Nintendo EPD, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 8
Genre
Nintendo
Ratings
95/100 (36 reviews)

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