Nintendo used its latest Nintendo Direct to announce DK Challenge, a limited-time series of Donkey Kong-focused tasks for Switch Online subscribers.
According to the Direct, the event is accessible through the Switch Online app on the console home screen and—per Nintendo’s announcement—is tied specifically to owners of the Nintendo Switch 2.
The promotion sends players into a rotation of Donkey Kong titles available through Nintendo Switch Online and gives participants profile rewards for completing objectives.
DK Challenge organizes tasks across multiple Donkey Kong games available on Switch Online.
Nintendo described challenges that range from straightforward objectives — such as clearing mine cart jumps in Donkey Kong Country — to more demanding assignments labeled as “Developer Challenges.” Some tasks involve scenario-specific goals drawn from legacy titles, for example rescuing DK in a Donkey Kong Jr. stage.
Players who own Donkey Kong Bananza will reportedly see additional, game-specific challenges for that release.
All progress and available tasks are shown in the Switch Online app.
Nintendo said players will earn cards and profile unlockables by completing challenges.
The company also confirmed the DK Challenge event is time-limited: it begins immediately following the announcement and runs through September 1.
Nintendo clarified that players will retain any cards or unlockables they earned when the event ends, but they will not be able to earn additional items after the closing date.
Nintendo did not announce whether new challenge packs will be added during the event window.
The limited-time format mirrors prior Nintendo Online promotions that encourage players to revisit retro and catalog titles through short, reward-driven activities.
The Direct also confirmed that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on June 4, 2026, expanding the roster of Donkey Kong titles accessible through Nintendo’s subscription service.
For Switch Online subscribers, DK Challenge represents a curated way to engage with Donkey Kong’s back catalog and collect cosmetic profile rewards tied to classic gameplay moments.
According to the Direct, the event is accessible through the Switch Online app on the console home screen and—per Nintendo’s announcement—is tied specifically to owners of the Nintendo Switch 2.
The promotion sends players into a rotation of Donkey Kong titles available through Nintendo Switch Online and gives participants profile rewards for completing objectives.
DK Challenge organizes tasks across multiple Donkey Kong games available on Switch Online.
Nintendo described challenges that range from straightforward objectives — such as clearing mine cart jumps in Donkey Kong Country — to more demanding assignments labeled as “Developer Challenges.” Some tasks involve scenario-specific goals drawn from legacy titles, for example rescuing DK in a Donkey Kong Jr. stage.
Players who own Donkey Kong Bananza will reportedly see additional, game-specific challenges for that release.
All progress and available tasks are shown in the Switch Online app.
Nintendo said players will earn cards and profile unlockables by completing challenges.
The company also confirmed the DK Challenge event is time-limited: it begins immediately following the announcement and runs through September 1.
Nintendo clarified that players will retain any cards or unlockables they earned when the event ends, but they will not be able to earn additional items after the closing date.
Nintendo did not announce whether new challenge packs will be added during the event window.
The limited-time format mirrors prior Nintendo Online promotions that encourage players to revisit retro and catalog titles through short, reward-driven activities.
The Direct also confirmed that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on June 4, 2026, expanding the roster of Donkey Kong titles accessible through Nintendo’s subscription service.
For Switch Online subscribers, DK Challenge represents a curated way to engage with Donkey Kong’s back catalog and collect cosmetic profile rewards tied to classic gameplay moments.