- Nintendo has released a surprised Donkey Kong Country Returns HD update
- It adds Dixie Kong as a companion and a new time trial mode
- This is in addition to a ton of fixes plus some Nintendo Switch 2 improvements
Nintendo has released a surprising free update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD that adds new content and improves the experience for players on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
The main new addition is the arrival of Dixie Kong, with the character able to accompany you on certain levels in place of Diddy Kong. She offers her trademark helicopter spin ability that lets you gain a little bit 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 look forward to an increased resolution and much shorter load times – the latter being one of my biggest frustrations with the original release. GameShare support has also been implemented, allowing you to play the game’s co-op mode with a friend via local wireless connection.
Even if you don’t have a Nintendo Switch 2, you can still expect some subtle graphical improvements. As described in a video on the CVG YouTube channel, small issues like overlapping asset placement and missing effects have been addressed.
The co-op mode has also received a much-needed fix, allowing both you and your partner to bounce off the same enemy more easily.
It’s a brilliant little update overall, and one that certainly does Donkey Kong Country Returns HD a more tempting proposition for Nintendo Switch 2 owners. If you have Nintendo’s latest console and enjoy your time with it excellent Donkey Kong Bananait’s worth checking out.
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