Nintendo has released a free update for the game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. This update is available for players using the Nintendo Switch and the newer Nintendo Switch 2 console.

The most exciting part of this update is the addition of Dixie Kong. She is a famous member of the Kong family. Players can now choose Dixie in both single-player mode and two-player local co-op mode. When playing as Dixie, she can help Donkey Kong jump higher. Her ponytail spins around like a propeller, allowing her to reach places that are high up. It is a fun ability that adds a new way to play the game.

In addition to Dixie Kong, the update brings a new mode called Turbo Attack. This mode lets players race through levels at high speed. The goal is to reach the end of the level before the time runs out. Based on the preview video, players will need quick reflexes to make all the jumps and finish in time.

While Dixie Kong and Turbo Attack are available on both the Switch and Switch 2, there are special improvements just for the Switch 2. The newer console version gets better resolution, sharper graphics, and faster loading times. These upgrades make the game look and feel smoother.

It is interesting to note that this is an update for a Switch game that is actually a port of a 3DS game. The 3DS version was itself a port of the original Nintendo Wii game. Donkey Kong Country Returns keeps coming back to new consoles with new features. It is a game that has returned many times over the years.

Nintendo has also added GameShare support to Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. This feature allows players to share the game with others. You can check out the official trailer for the update below to see Dixie Kong and the new features in action.

If you have not played Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Switch or Switch 2 yet, you might be wondering if it is worth trying. When the game was released last year, reviewer Katharine Castle shared her thoughts. She described it as a straightforward remaster. She noted that it struggles to outshine the Switch port of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. However, she still called Returns HD a challenging and satisfying platformer that stands the test of time.

Katharine gave the game three stars in her review. She considered it a formidable platformer that still holds up well today. The new update adds even more value to the game with the return of Dixie Kong and the fast-paced Turbo Attack mode.