Kodoani.com – Nintendo has just released a trailer introducing the HD version of the game Donkey Kong Country Returns – legendary game on Nintendo Wii – for Nintendo Switch. The video not only revives great memories from the original version but also reveals valuable upgrades in this new version.
Official release date of the game has been assigned to January 16, 2024with the following highlights:
New gameplay and levels: This version will include additional levels from the 3DS version, expanding the experience for players compared to the original on Wii.
Local co-op mode: An interesting feature kept by Nintendo, allowing two players to cooperate to overcome challenges in the game.
Upgraded HD graphics: For the first time, the jungle world of Donkey Kong Country Returns will be recreated in high resolution, providing sharper and more vivid images than ever.
The original Donkey Kong Country Returns was first released in 2010 on the Wii, immediately gaining popularity thanks to its engaging gameplay, innovative level system, and perfect combination of experimental elements. challenge and entertainment. Then, in 2013, Nintendo released an upgraded version called Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for the 3DS, adding new levels and improving gameplay.
For loyal fans of the Donkey Kong Country (DKC) series, this is not the first time Nintendo has brought this classic series to modern console generations. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, the fifth installment in the DKC series, launched on Wii U in 2014 and was remade for Nintendo Switch in 2018, with the addition of Funky Kong.
Not only stopping at games, the world of Donkey Kong is also expanding into the entertainment field. Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Orlando is expected to open a themed area based on Donkey Kong Country May 22, 2025providing a vibrant space for fans to experience signature elements from the game. Previously, the Donkey Kong area at Universal Studios Japan officially opened in December 2024, after a delay from spring of the same year.
