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Donkey Kong Bananza Announces a Crushing New DLC

Get ready to race through Donkey Kong's original island in 'DK Island and the Emerald Race', the latest DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza, available now on Nintendo Switch 2! And don't forget, a free demo of the base game is waiting for you on the Nintendo eShop.

Carlos Mendoza · 2 min read

New Donkey Kong Bananza DLC Unveiled for Nintendo Switch 2

Released just two months ago, Donkey Kong Bananza has rapidly become one of the biggest titles on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo is building on this success, as a Nintendo Direct today unveiled the game's first downloadable content (DLC).

DK Island and Emerald Race Expansion Now Available for Nintendo Switch 2 Players

Nintendo Switch 2 owners can immediately dive into new adventures. The paid DLC for the exclusive Switch 2 title, DK Island and the Emerald Race, was announced and released today, September 12, 2025. This expansion allows Donkey Kong to revisit his home island, offering new challenges that become accessible once players have completed the main game. A prominent feature within the DLC is the Emerald Race, where players hit green stones to earn rewards. For those who have not yet experienced Donkey Kong Bananza, a free demo is now available on the Nintendo eShop.

In Case You Missed It

For all you Nintendo enthusiasts out there, don't miss Ahmed Hassan's latest piece on the Nintendo Direct presentation from September 12, 2025. The post dives into the exciting announcements for Super Mario Bros.' 40th anniversary and beyond, including new games like "Super Mario Galaxy" and a fresh Mario Tennis title. There’s something here for everyone, whether you’re a long-time fan or just getting into the world of Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. If you're a fan of Donkey Kong Bananza and have been itching for more adventure, be sure to check out Ahmed Hassan's latest article on Players For Life published on September 13th, which delves into Nintendo’s recent release of a demo and new paid DLC titled "DK Island + Emerald Rush" for the game, now available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. Whether you’ve already conquered the original or are just getting started with the demo, there’s something here to keep your bananas swinging! For all you Nintendo fans out there, be sure to dive into the latest news from Marcus Thompson’s blog post titled “There Will Be 'Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie' and Resident Evil 9 on Switch 2; Check Out Nintendo's Announcements,” published on September 12, 2025. This exciting piece covers all the highlights from Nintendo Direct, including a feature-length film adaptation of Super Mario Galaxy hitting theaters soon, alongside an array of new games and remakes for both the Nintendo Switch and the highly anticipated Switch 2. From “Super Mario Bros. Wonder” to “Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly,” there’s something for everyone in this thrilling lineup. Check out all the reveals at Nintendo Direct Presentation Kicks Off Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary with Multiple Reveals and head over to Donkey Kong Bananza Gets Demo and Paid DLC for all the juicy details. Don’t miss out—check it out here There Will Be 'Super Mario Galaxy: The Movie' and Resident Evil 9 on Switch 2; Check Out Nintendo's Announcements for more exciting updates.

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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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