Bananza DLC lands on Switch 2

A clear, balanced look at the latest Bananza DLC with a new roguelike mode and a new island, weighing content against price.

Donkey Kong Bananza DLC Expands DK Island and Emerald Rush on Switch 2

Two months after Donkey Kong Bananza landed on Switch 2, Nintendo releases the DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC priced at £16.99 / $19.99. The pack adds a new island to explore and a roguelike mode called Emerald Rush that uses a ticking timer, fossils that grant Perks, and a build that resets after every run. The structure speeds play and pushes you to make quick decisions while chasing quotas.

DK Island looks inviting with its new setting, but it lacks deeper rewards like new collectibles or a shop to justify its price on its own. Emerald Rush is the standout, yet the broader package feels light beside the base game. For fans chasing more action, the DLC offers several hours of new play, but it still leaves a sense of missed opportunities.

Nintendo s move shows a common pattern in first party DLC with a new layer that adds surface content rather than a full new chapter. It leans on bonus worlds to extend the game without demanding a major shift in how players experience it.

Emerald Rush demonstrates a willingness to experiment inside a familiar Nintendo framework. If Nintendo repeats this approach with more substance or clearer rewards it could renew interest; if not the DLC may be seen as a pleasant distraction rather than a real extension.

Highlights

Nintendo may need to balance novelty with depth as it extends classic worlds