Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2): all the updates (latest: Ver. 2.0.0)

On this page, you will find all there is to know about the various updates for Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2.

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Donkey Kong Bananza – Ver. 2.0.0

• Release date: September 12th/13th 2025
• Patch notes:

• Added support for the paid DLC DK Island & Emerald Rush.
  • If you have not cleared the main game yet, you can go to DK Island by talking to Squawks at the Racing Layer.
  • If you have cleared the main game, you can go to DK Island by striking the Warp Gong after hearing about the “Bananza Rehearsal” from the Elder.
  • After reaching DK Island, you can play Emerald Rush by talking to Void Kong.
• The number of Banandium Chips that can be stored has been increased from 9,999 to 99,999.
• Several other changes have been made and issues addressed to improve the gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: none
• Source: Nintendo

Donkey Kong Bananza – Ver. 1.1.0

• Release date: July 16th 2025
• Patch notes:

• “GameShare (Local User)” and “GameShare (GameChat)” options added for “Co-op Play” in the Pause menu.
• Various adjustments have been made to create a more comfortable gameplay experience.

• Additional notes: none
• Source: Nintendo

Donkey Kong Bananza – Ver. 1.0.0

• Release date: July 10th 2025
• Patch notes:

No patch notes available, as this is the base version of the game.

• Additional notes: none
• Source: Nintendo

How to download updates for Donkey Kong Bananza for the Nintendo Switch 2?

To download the updates for Donkey Kong Bananza, you have three options:

• let the console do its thing if you have automatic downloads activated, and didn’t completely turn it off

If not…

• try to launch the game from the Home Menu while being connected to the internet. You should get a prompt when doing so: simply follow the instructions on screen;

OR

• select the game > press either + or – to go to the Options page > select Software update > select Via the Internet.

To check that you have the latest version installed, simply select the game on the Home Menu, and press – or + to go to the Options: the version number is displayed just below the game title.