Nintendo announces free updates for Switch titles Donkey Kong Returns HD And it’s available starting today!

This update includes multiple improvements when playing games on Switch 2, including higher resolutions, higher definition graphics, faster loading times, and more. There is also support for GameShare.

In terms of content for this update (available on both Switch and Switch 2), players can now play as Dixie Kong in single-player and two-player local co-op modes. Along with this, Turbo Attack mode has been added to the game.

Here are the full patch notes for this latest update, provided by Nintendo’s official support page:

Super Donkey Kong Returns HD:Ver. 1.1.0 (released on January 20, 2026)

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The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

• You can now play as Dixie Kong. The action when jumping is different from Diddy Kong’s jump.
  • If you’re playing alone, grabbing a barrel will switch the characters shown to either Diddy Kong or Dixie Kong.
  • When playing with two players, P2 can switch between Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong by pressing the stick (L stick if playing with both Joy-Con 2 and Joy-Con) on the world map.
• A turbo attack mode has been added that allows you to run through stages at high speed.
  • Once you clear the course, it will appear at the same time as time attack mode.
  • If you can clear it within the time limit, you can get a turbo medal.
• Added support for Brazilian Portuguese.
  • You can change the language using the “Language” setting in the “System” menu of “System Settings”.
• Several other issues have been resolved and image quality has been enhanced to improve the gameplay experience.

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2.

• “GameShare (local user)” is now supported.
  • You can select “GameShare (Local User)” from “2 Players” on the game start screen or the world map menu screen.
• Optimized for Nintendo Switch 2 display and high-definition TVs with improved image quality.
• Loading times have been reduced.

This update Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Last week also included a paid upgrade. You can read more about Nintendo’s Switch updates and Switch 2 upgrades in previous articles on Nintendo Life.