On May 11, 2026, Nintendo's official topics page reintroduced "Snake Bananza," the fifth Bananza transformation in the Nintendo Switch 2 title Donkey Kong Bananza[1]. The page also announced the seventh in-game event, "Transform into Snake Bananza," for the paid add-on DK Island & Emerald Rush, running for one week from 17:00 on May 12 (Tue) to 16:59 on May 19 (Tue)[1][2].
Spotlight on the fifth transformation, Snake Bananza
The headline feature of Donkey Kong Bananza is the Bananza transformation, in which Pauline's singing lets Donkey Kong himself change forms[3]. This time, Nintendo highlights Snake Bananza, the fifth transformation, following earlier ones such as Kong, Zebra, and Ostrich[1]. It is easy to imagine snake-like movement letting Donkey Kong slip through narrow passages or climb sheer steps, opening up new options for post-clear play.
Seventh event takes place in the Desert Layer
The seventh in-game event, "Transform into Snake Bananza," is set on the Desert Layer at Underground Floor 1200[1][2]. It runs for one week from 17:00 on May 12 to 16:59 on May 19, and—as with previous events—offers a special Emerald Rush in which random elements such as Banamond skills, Emerald Powers, and Void Mission order are locked into a fixed configuration[4]. Because the layout is fixed, players can refine their strategies and chase higher scores with each attempt[4].
Two event-exclusive figures as score rewards
During the event, score-based rewards include two character figures available only here[2]. One is Rattly, the familiar animal friend from Super Donkey Kong 2; the other is a figure of Snake Bananza himself[2]. Pairing a wink at retro fans with the debut of a new transformation in the same reward slot feels very much like Nintendo. Anyone with access to Emerald Rush can challenge it any number of times during the event[4].
A quick refresher on the game and DLC
The base game Donkey Kong Bananza launched on July 17, 2025, with a packaged edition at 8,980 yen and a download edition at 7,980 yen (tax included), and runs exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2[2]. The paid DLC DK Island & Emerald Rush arrived on September 12, 2025 at 2,000 yen (tax included); reaching the "Racing Floor" in the main story unlocks DK Island, and clearing the story opens Emerald Rush[3]. Counting from the first event "Chip Fever," the cadence has now reached its seventh installment[4].
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Summary
The seventh in-game event for the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC, "Transform into Snake Bananza," runs for one week starting at 17:00 on May 12[1][2]. The stage is the Desert Layer at Underground Floor 1200, with event-exclusive Rattly and Snake Bananza figures on offer as rewards[2]. The debut of the fifth transformation alongside a returning classic character makes this a fan-friendly week for the title[1].
出典:https://www.nintendo.com/jp/topics/article/ddb96adf-6c14-437b-88ca-f883388a079c
出典:https://www.ndw.jp/dkbananza-game-260429/
出典:https://www.4gamer.net/games/897/G089771/20250912084/
出典:https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2056215.html
