Donkey Kong Bananza Rattlin' Snake Bananza DLC

Nintendo has confirmed a new time-limited event for Donkey Kong Bananza titled Rattlin' Snake Bananza. The publisher announced the DLC event will run from May 12, 2026 through May 19, 2026 and will introduce two new in-game collectible statues: Snake Bananza and Rattly the Rattesnake. The update is tied to the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC, so players must own that DLC to participate. Official start times vary by region. Nintendo's schedule lists the regional kickoffs as: - North America: 1am PDT / 2am MDT / 3am CDT / 4am EDT - UK/Ireland: 9am BST - Europe: 10am CEST / 11am EEST - Asia/Oceania: 5pm JST / 4pm AWST / 6pm AEST Nintendo's announcement states the event will take place in the Radiance Layer. In plain terms, the Radiance Layer is the in-game zone where the Rattlin' Snake Bananza content and statue rewards will be available during the event window. Nintendo also confirmed the event name as Rattlin' Snake Bananza and specified that the two new statues are the featured unlockables for this run. Players looking to join should ensure they have purchased the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC. The DLC is distributed through Nintendo's channels, including the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch, and players must have the DLC active on their system to access the Radiance Layer event content. Nintendo Life, which first reported the schedule, noted it will continue updating its event guide with current and past Donkey Kong Bananza events to help players track rewards and timing. For players who track event windows closely, the May 12–19 run is confirmed and all regional start times above come from Nintendo's published schedule. This announcement follows Nintendo's ongoing pattern of limited-time DLC events and cosmetic or collectible drops tied to seasonal game updates. For the most accurate experience, check the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch before the event to verify DLC ownership and any required game updates.