Good news, DK fans, Nintendo’s latest summer blockbuster is getting more content in the form of the Donkey Kong Bananza DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC pack. Announced during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct, this DLC offering takes DK and Pauline on a trip back to the great ape’s home island, while also providing a challenging new game mode to put your Bananza abilities to the test.<\/p>\n
For those who don’t know, Donkey Kong Bananza is already one of the best Switch games of 2025, but this optional DLC adds even more content to the game, including a DK Island reunion with a mischievous villain we thought we’d seen the back of. As for the Emerald Rush half of the DLC, that’s a new challenge mode that lets you replay the game’s levels with a bit of a twist, pushing to collect as many emeralds as you can against the clock.<\/p>\n
It’s also worth pointing out that if you still need to play Donkey Kong Bananza, a demo version of the game is now available on the Nintendo Switch 2 eShop, following the September 2025 Nintendo Direct. If you’ve been tempted to pick up the platformer but want to try it before you buy it, now’s your chance.<\/p>\n