US EditionSurprise Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Nintendo Switch 2 Update Adds a Wealth of New Content and Fixes some of My Biggest Issues with the Game
Nintendo adds Dixie Kong, Turbo Attack mode, GameShare support, and enhanced visuals in a free update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Switch consoles.
- On January 21, 2026, Nintendo of America announced a new update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD via tweet and trailer, now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
- After last year's re-release, Nintendo has maintained a run of game updates and improvements that led to this surprise upgrade for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
- The update introduces Dixie Kong as a playable character in single-player and two-player local co-op, with Turbo Attack adding high-speed races awarding turbo medals for timely clears.
- Switch 2 players will see enhanced resolution, higher-definition graphics, shorter load times, and GameShare accessible from the 2 Players menu for local co-op.
- Accessibility and localization updates include Brazilian Portuguese language support and System Settings → Language menu options, with several fixes and image-quality improvements as a free upgrade for existing game owners on Switch 2 upgrade.
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The game "Donkey Kong Country Returns HD" is a technically enhanced version of the Wii original from 2010. Nintendo already re-released the game for the 3DS in 2013 and a Switch port about a year ago. Now they're giving it... Read the article: "Donkey Kong Country Returns HD" receives a free upgrade for the Nintendo Switch 2
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