The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally getting achievements...sort of

Nintendo Switch 2 DK will host the Challenge event, which will task players with completing various challenges Donkey Kong Games to unlock something like achievements. These were introduced decades ago by the Xbox, and fans are hoping to see something similar on the Nintendo Switch 2. While PlayStation added its own trophy system as a direct result, Nintendo has so far neglected to do so.

Achievements give players bragging rights, and many players like the idea of being rewarded for completing a particularly difficult part of the game. Nintendo may eventually design its own achievement system, but the company seems to have found something that works similarly in principle.

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DK Challenge Start Date and Details

Announced at the latest Nintendo Direct, the DK Challenge begins on June 9th at 6 PM PT and runs until September 1st at 12:59 PM PT. Throughout the event, Nintendo Switch Online members on Switch 2 can unlock digital trading cards by competing in challenges. Donkey Kong Games released for NES, SNES, and Game Boy and Gamers Donkey Kong Banana You will get more. It all looks like challenges Nintendo World Championship: NES EditionBut mostly with different games.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Who is that character?

Identify the silhouettes before time runs out.

Easy (7.5 seconds) Medium (5.0 seconds) Hard (2.5 seconds) Permadeath (2.5 seconds)

Challenges seen so far will provide players with things like completing certain levels or completing a race within a certain time. Some should be easier than others, and Nintendo has nailed that particular developer challenge Donkey Kong Banana A lot of work may be required to complete. Donkey Kong Banana has hosted many events since its launch, and the DK Challenge should encourage players to spend more time with the game.

The unfortunate thing about DK Challenge is that it seems to be only for the Nintendo Switch 2. All games included in the challenge are playable on the original Switch, however Donkey Kong Banana The big exception is. It's possible Nintendo didn't want to cause any confusion among users by limiting part of the event to a specific system. The original Switch continues to receive some support, but there are a growing number of games and events that can only be played on the newer device. This will likely continue as Nintendo tries harder to get more people to go ahead and buy the Switch 2.

Find the odd one out before the timer hits zero.

Easy (15 seconds) Medium (10 seconds) Hard (5 seconds) Permadeath (5 seconds)

The DK Challenge wasn't the only announcement centered around the game during the latest Nintendo Direct, as it was revealed. Donkey Kong Banana will also host a Mario-themed event. Donkey Kong BananaThe DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC will feature tie-ins like unlockable costumes based on Mario and Luigi, and will launch on the day of the DK Challenge. Donkey Kong It didn't receive a lot of focus from Nintendo during the Switch era, but the company has put a huge spotlight on the series throughout the past year, and things don't seem to be slowing down.