Donkey Kong Country Returns HD adds new features for Switch release

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be released for the Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025. This version replaces the Wii remote in the background statue with a Switch Joy-Con, a change not seen in previous releases. The Switch edition includes all features from the 3DS port, such as eight new levels and an easier difficulty option. It offers high-definition graphics while maintaining similar gameplay to earlier versions. Fans have expressed concerns about the game's price, calling it excessive. Despite this, the Switch version aims to provide a more traditional control experience compared to the original Wii release.