- Nintendo released a surprise Donkey Kong Country returns in HD update
- It adds Dixie Kong as a companion and a new time trial mode
- This comes on top of a host of fixes, as well as some Nintendo Switch 2 improvements.
Nintendo released a surprise free update for Donkey Kong Country returns in HD which adds new content and improves the player experience on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
The most notable new feature is the arrival of Dixie Kong, with the character capable of accompanying you in certain levels in place of Diddy Kong. It offers its helicopter rotation capability which allows you to gain a little more height.
A new Turbo Attack mode has also been added, which takes the existing Time Trial mode and ups the ante by massively increasing the speed at which the game runs.
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can expect increased resolution and much faster loading times – the latter being one of my biggest frustrations with the original version. GameShare support has also been implemented, allowing you to play the game’s co-op mode with a friend over local wireless connectivity.
Even if you don’t have a Nintendo Switch 2, you can still expect subtle graphical improvements. As a video on the CVG YouTube channel details, small issues like overlapping asset placement and missing effects have been fixed.
Co-op mode also received a much-needed fix that makes it easier for you and your partner to bounce off the same enemy.
It’s a great little update overall, and one that definitely makes Donkey Kong Country returns in HD a more tempting proposition for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. If you own Nintendo’s latest console and have enjoyed your time with the excellent Donkey Kong Bananzait’s worth the detour.
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