Donkey Kong Bananza’s Latest DLC Event Kicks Off Next Week
Nintendo has announced a limited-time DLC event for Donkey Kong Bananza entitled “Rattlin’ Snake Bananza.” The event is scheduled to run from May 12 to May 19, 2026, and will feature two new in-game statues: Snake Bananza and Rattly the Rattesnake. The event takes place within the Radiance Layer, a specific location in the game world.
To ensure accessibility for the global player base, Nintendo has announced region-specific launch times spanning from North America (beginning at 1am PDT) through Asia and Oceania (5pm JST). This worldwide rollout demonstrates Nintendo’s commitment to providing a simultaneous experience for all regions, adjusting for local time zones.
The event appears to be part of Nintendo’s broader live-service strategy for Donkey Kong Bananza, with regular limited-time DLC events designed to maintain player engagement and provide opportunities to collect exclusive in-game items. Players will need to have access to the appropriate game version to participate and collect these limited-availability statues before the event concludes on May 19, 2026.