Nintendo Switch Online Expands with New Game Boy Classic Addition

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Nintendo surprised fans by swiftly adding Donkey Kong Land 2 to their Switch Online Game Boy app right after releasing the first game. Players once again embark on an adventure with Diddy and Dixie Kong as they tackle 40 exciting levels to rescue Donkey Kong from the nefarious Kaptain K. Rool. The buzz around the gaming community hints at the possible future release of Donkey Kong Land 3 for the Switch Online service.

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On November 25, Nintendo enriched its subscribers’ gaming library by introducing Donkey Kong Land 2 to the Nintendo Switch Online lineup. This addition came mere days after the original Donkey Kong Land debuted on the Game Boy app. Donkey Kong Land 2, crafted by Nintendo in partnership with Rare, originally launched in 1996. It serves as a continuation of its predecessor and draws heavy inspiration from the beloved SNES title, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest. In this sequel, gamers steer Diddy and Dixie Kong through a series of 40 levels—all in a thrilling quest to free Donkey Kong from the clutches of the villainous Kaptain K. Rool. The storyline echoes a more straightforward version of the much-loved SNES classic, where the characters must also deal with K. Rool’s ransom demands for Donkey Kong’s release.

After introducing Donkey Kong Land just a week ago, Nintendo has now made its sequel available for players. They broke the news online, accompanying it with a crisp 44-second trailer showcasing the gameplay of Donkey Kong Land 2. The video highlights the distinct abilities of Diddy and Dixie, such as Diddy’s swift cartwheels and Dixie’s unique ponytail gliding skills. Subscribers can also enhance their gaming experience by opting for filters that emulate the Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, or Game Boy Color visuals. To dive into the adventure of Donkey Kong Land 2, subscribers just need to ensure an internet connection so their Game Boy app gets updated automatically.

Nintendo Switch Online also offers a manual way to update the app. By heading over to the Options menu, users can select the Software Update feature to proceed with the Update via Internet option. After the download, the system checks for an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription. Since the Donkey Kong Land series spans a trio of Game Boy titles, fans are left eagerly wondering if Donkey Kong Land 3 will eventually join the Switch Online offering.

The latest update featuring Donkey Kong Land 2 aligns perfectly with a bustling period for the Donkey Kong franchise. With new attractions like the Donkey Kong Country expansion at Super Nintendo Land in Japan set to debut in December, and the Donkey Kong Country Returns HD releasing in January, it’s a great time to be a fan of these iconic Nintendo characters.