Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Gets Update for Nintendo Switch 2, Adds Brazilian Portuguese
Celebrate Donkey Kong Country Returns HD's first anniversary with a free update, bringing new control options, Turbo Attack mode, Brazilian Portuguese language support, graphics enhancements, faster load times, and multiplayer fun on both Nintendo Switch and the newly introduced Nintendo Switch 2!
Sophie Laurent · 2 min read
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Update on Nintendo Switch 2 - Introduces Dixie Kong, Turbo Attack Mode, and Brazilian Portuguese
Nintendo has released version 1.1.0 of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, delivering new features for all players and enhancements specifically for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Arriving in time to celebrate the game's first anniversary in January 2025, the update—developed by Retro Studios—introduces: Dixie Kong as a playable character: Take control of Dixie Kong and utilize her unique abilities. Turbo Attack mode: Challenge yourself to beat levels at top speed in this new, fast-paced mode. Brazilian Portuguese support: Enjoy the game fully localized with Brazilian Portuguese language options. For players on the Nintendo Switch 2, the update further includes enhanced graphics, GameShare compatibility, and faster loading times. The update is free for all owners of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, so download it now and experience the enhanced multiplayer fun from just one copy of the game.
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Game info
- Official Name
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- Brief Summary
- The villainous Tiki Tak Tribe has stolen Donkey Kong’s precious banana hoard and the Kongs are barreling after them in pursuit! Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, originally released on the Wii system. Play solo, or with a buddy in local two-player co-op, in an adventure brimming with hijinks where you can stomp obstacles, send mine carts careening, fly high on rocket barrels and even hitch a ride on Rambi the Rhino. Experience 80 a-peel-ing levels, including the additional ones from the Nintendo 3DS version.
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Released
- January 16, 2025
- Genre
- Platform
- Play Modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Content Rating
- E
- Languages
- Japanese
- Genre
- Forever Entertainment S.A.
- Genre
- Nintendo
- Ratings
- 79/100 (13 reviews)
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