New content and upgrades for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD in 2026

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD earned a special update featuring a new partner and mode. Dixie Kong makes her new entrance to help Donkey Kong with her Ponytail Whirl, providing a new way to platform. Another way for Donkey Kong to tackle platforming is through the new Turbo Attack mode, which lets the Kong speed through the levels within a given time.

Nintendo also presented new exclusive enhancements, making the game perform better and load faster on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is also eligible for gameshare, letting players connect with friends who don’t own the game. The update is currently available for the players.

Brandon Williams

Brandon has played games ever since the PS2 like Ape Escape, Rampage Total Destruction, and Crash Bandicoot. His love for RPGs would only grow once he played Persona 3, which made him try other immersive games like Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne and Xenoblade Chronicles. He continues to play on modern consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch 2.