Nintendo has revealed the first time-limited event for Donkey Kong Bananza’s Emerald Rush DLC Island, titled “Chip Fever.” This debut event will run from October 28, 2025, at 08:00 (UK time) until November 4, 2025, at 07:59 (UK time). Players can participate to earn exclusive in-game statues of Enguarde from the Donkey Kong Country series and Kong Bananza, the titular character of Nintendo’s latest 3D platformer.
The “Chip Fever” event marks the start of a new series of monthly limited-time challenges for Donkey Kong Bananza + DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC. These recurring events will introduce themed rewards and modified gameplay mechanics, encouraging players to revisit the DLC regularly to collect exclusive cosmetic and collectible items.
What to Expect from the “Chip Fever” Event
Unlike the standard Emerald Rush mode, where random elements dictate the Skills obtained from Banandium Gems, the “Chip Fever” event will feature pre-determined Skill distributions. This change ensures that all participants face equal conditions, emphasizing skillful play and strategic resource use over pure luck.
Players who take part in the event will be able to compete for limited-edition statues:
- Enguarde Statue – A tribute to the swordfish companion from Donkey Kong Country, known for his underwater agility.
- Kong Bananza Statue – An exclusive collectible celebrating Donkey Kong’s latest adventure on the Nintendo Switch 2.
These rewards can only be unlocked during the event window and will not be available once it concludes, making them highly sought-after additions for completionists and series fans.
About Donkey Kong Bananza and the Emerald Rush DLC
Originally released on July 17, 2025, Donkey Kong Bananza is a 3D platforming action-adventure game developed by Nintendo EPD. It pairs Donkey Kong with Pauline as they venture into a vast subterranean world to reclaim stolen banana-shaped diamonds. One of the game’s standout features is its destructible environment, allowing players to tear through terrain, uncover secrets, and carve new pathways in a semi-open sandbox style.
The DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC, released on September 12, 2025, expands on the main game’s exploration mechanics by introducing new stages, challenge-based missions, and competitive leaderboard events. Emerald Rush mode in particular encourages players to collect Banandium Gems, chain combos, and master traversal abilities to earn high scores and cosmetic rewards.
Accessing the Event
To participate in the “Chip Fever” event, players must own both Donkey Kong Bananza and the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has advised that additional storage space may be required to download the DLC, recommending the use of a compatible microSD Express card for optimal performance.
The game supports multiple languages, including Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Chinese, ensuring that players worldwide can join in on the event without barriers.
“Chip Fever” signals the beginning of Nintendo’s plan to maintain Donkey Kong Bananza’s longevity through monthly themed events. These limited-time experiences not only offer unique collectibles but also subtly tweak gameplay systems to provide fresh challenges for players eager to return to the jungle.
