Thaw out for Victory!
Get ready for another Emerald Rush event as Donkey Kong Bananza gives players just one week to complete the Freeze Break event. With two exclusive statues available as prizes, players will need to do their very best to earn the new Lord Fredrik and Tucks statues. For the full event details, we have them here:
Freeze Break — Get in-game statues of Lord Fredrik and Tucks from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze in this Emerald Rush event! This event, exclusive to the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC, will run from January 20th, 08:00 (UK time) until January 27th, 07:59 (UK time). Unlike in standard Emerald Rush, normally random elements – such as the Skills you get from Banandium Gems – will be pre-determined.
Will you be participating in the event this month? Let us know!
About Donkey Kong Bananza:
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 DK’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 DK 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!
Bananza time! — Pauline’s singing can empower DK with different Bananza Transformations, each with its own unique power. Pump up DK’s strength, speed, and more!
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 Company The 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!
Team up with a friend — In 2-player co-op mode, one player controls Donkey Kong while the other can be Pauline, riding on DK’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 DK 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
About Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush:
Explore DK Island in the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush paid DLC — Take a trip to Donkey Kong’s home and try out the new Emerald Rush mode.
Welcome to DK Island — Your action-packed vacation in the sun and sand starts here!
Sightsee across this modern take on Donkey Kong’s home, packed with nostalgic views like DK’s Treehouse, Gangplank Galleon, and other iconic locations.
- Take in-game photos with familiar friends Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, Rambi, and Squawks.
- Decorate DK Island with DLC-exclusive character statues that you can obtain with Banandium Chips.
- Look for hidden bonus stages in the mine cart tracks and jungle ruins.
A new way to play:
Push your skills to the limit in the fast-paced challenge of Emerald Rush — Take on increasingly difficult challenges in Emerald Rush—a mode that plays quite differently from the main game. Collect emerald ore and complete side missions to earn exclusive in-game Perks!
Limited-time events — Emerald Rush events will be held periodically and feature special rewards. Get exclusive statues that you won’t find anywhere else!
Getting started — Access this DLC* and start Emerald Rush by talking to one of the Elders and then visiting the Warp Gong after clearing the main storyline.
