Donkey Kong Bananza DLC: DK Island & Emerald Rush OUT NOW! 🍌
Get ready to go bananas! The highly anticipated DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza, titled DK Island & Emerald Rush, is available starting today. Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, this paid DLC pack promises a fresh wave of content for the critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch 2 title.
Explore DK Island and Master Emerald Rush
DK Island offers a brand new level brimming with nostalgic nods to Donkey Kong's past adventures. Players can explore this vibrant island, featuring a colossal stone Kong face ripe for climbing and smashing. But the real twist lies in the Emerald Rush mode.
This all-new challenge tasks players with scouring DK Island and revisiting familiar areas to amass emeralds as quickly as possible. Think of it as a roguelike mode where you'll need to upgrade skills and find random perks to help on your quest. Mini-goals are set against the clock, and failure to meet them will end your run prematurely, adding a layer of urgency and replayability.
What to Expect in Emerald Rush
- Roguelike elements with random perks and upgrades.
- New costumes to unlock.
- Statues to place around DK Island.
The Emerald Rush mode is not limited to DK Island; it's also playable in a selection of levels from the base game. Successfully completing these trials unlocks exciting rewards, including new costumes and statues to decorate DK Island.
Donkey Kong Bananza, developed by members of the Super Mario Odyssey team, launched to widespread acclaim. IGN awarded the game a perfect score, praising its innovative 3D platforming, satisfying movement, and impressive destructible environments.
So, if you're ready for more Donkey Kong action, grab the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC and get ready to smash some emeralds!