Nintendo has announced that it will host monthly limited -time events for the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, DK Island + Emerald Rush. The first event, called Chip Fever, will run from October 28 to November 4. During each event period, players can “tackle a special Emerald Rush challenge that shakes up the usual formula by setting some fixed conditions.” Donkey Kong Bananza is available now for Switch 2.
The full details:
During each event period, you can tackle a special Emerald Rush challenge that shakes up the usual formula by setting some fixed conditions, such as the Emerald Perks you can obtain from fossils and Banandium Gems. You’ll still be able to select your Emerald Perk from three choices, but the options presented to you will remain the same during each run.
Achieve the challenge’s target scores and you’ll be rewarded with certain character statues and Banandium Chips, which can be exchanged for standard statues. Don’t worry if you don’t get it the first time—you can retry as many times as you’d like within the event period!
The first event, “Chip Fever,” will take place from October 28 at 1 a.m. PT / 4:00 a.m. ET until November 3 at 11:59 p.m. PT / November 4 at 2:59 a.m. ET. During this time, players can smash their way through DK Island for a chance to collect statues of Enguarde and Kong Bananza.
Donkey Kong Bananza details via the Nintendo website:
The big guy is back—and he’s not alone!
Explore a vast underground world with Donkey Kong and Pauline—by smashing your way through it!
With Donkey Kong’s brute force and Pauline’s special singing abilities, you can crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more you smash, the more areas open up to explore.
Take a Deep Dive Into Fun
Join Donkey Kong and his companion, Pauline, as they delve deep underground—and discover that this subterranean world is a lot more than it seems on the surface. Uncover a variety of environments such as arid canyons, lush forests, and frigid tundra as you peel back the world’s layers!
Pair Up With Pauline
Pauline is a 13-year-old girl with a powerful voice—so powerful it can blast rocks and even bestow powers on Donkey Kong!
Pauline’s singing can empower Donkey Kong with different Bananza Transformations, each with its own unique power. Pump up Donkey Kong’s strength, speed, and more!
- Zebra Bananza
- Kong Bananza
- Ostrich Bananza
- Underground Folks
Donkey Kong and Pauline meet a lot of interesting characters along the way—some might even help them out on their adventure!Void CompanyThe Planet Core is said to have the power to grant any desire—and Void Kong, the ruthless head of the greedy Void Company, will stop at nothing to reach it and claim all the world’s riches for himself. Smash your way to the Planet Core before the greedy Void Company gets there first!
- Void Kong
- Grumpy Kong
- Poppy Kong
- Team Up with a Friend
In two-player cooperative mode, one player controls Donkey Kong while the other can be Pauline, riding on Donkey Kong’s shoulder, using her powerful vocal blasts to clear a path and zap baddies. (You can even try Joy-Con 2 mouse controls for more precise aiming!) Pauline can also copy nearby terrain to add some environmental umph to her blasts. When Donkey Kong and Pauline work together, the bad guys don’t stand a chance!
Assist Mode
If you’re a new player or just want a more mellow experience, try out Assist Mode! Get helpful features like automatic path guidance, aim assist, reduced damage, and regenerating health!
Different Ways to Play Together!
Local – One game + one Nintendo Switch 2 system
Local – One game + two Nintendo Switch 2 systems using GameShare
Online – One game + two Nintendo Switch 2 systems using GameChat + GameShare
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