Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has received an update with improvements and a new feature

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has received an update with improvements and a new feature

No one expected Nintendo to release a major new patch for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. For its first anniversary, the remaster of the excellent title from 2010 has got a free update.

It includes Dixie Kong as a playable character and a turbo time trial mode. In addition, Switch 2 players benefit from improved definition, shorter loading times, and the GameShare feature.

Finally, several fixes have been applied to the gameplay and visuals.

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