{"id":631750,"date":"2026-06-10T19:56:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/631750\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T19:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:56:12","slug":"dk-challenge-event-challenge-card-list-event-end-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/631750\/","title":{"rendered":"DK Challenge Event: Challenge Card List & Event End Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DK<\/a> Image: Nintendo Life \/ Nintendo<\/p>\n

The DK Challenge event tasks Switch players with completing a series of Donkey Kong challenges to win themed Challenge Cards.<\/p>\n

The challenges have you jump into Donkey Kong games across the Nintendo Classics library<\/a>, as well as the most recent series release, Donkey Kong Bananza<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This guide explains how the DK Challenge event works, the Challenge Cards up for grabs and the challenges required to unlock them, how to access the event, and when DK Challenge ends.<\/p>\n

On this page: DK Challenge Event: Challenge Card List & Event End Date<\/a><\/p>\n

1.Nintendo Switch Online DK Challenge event guide<\/a>1.1.How does the DK Challenge event work?<\/a>
\n2.DK Challenge event and Challenge Card list<\/a>2.1.Nintendo Classics Challenges<\/a>2.2.Donkey Kong Bananza challenges<\/a>
\n3.FAQs<\/a>3.1.How do you access the DK Challenge event on Switch?<\/a>3.2.What do I need to participate in the DK Challenge event?<\/a>3.3.How many DK Challenge challenges are there?<\/a>3.4.Can you get Challenge Cards retroactively?<\/a>3.5.What if I complete a challenge and a Challenge Card isn’t rewarded?<\/a>3.6.Can you get Challenge Cards on Switch 1?<\/a>3.7.When does the DK Challenge event end?<\/a><\/p>\n

Nintendo Switch Online DK Challenge event guide
\nHow does the DK Challenge event work?<\/p>\n

The DK Challenge event features a number of challenges across the Donkey Kong library, mostly involving completing specified levels or boss encounters.<\/p>\n

Challenges can be seen by using the Nintendo Switch Online app. If it’s a Nintendo Classics game, selecting the challenge will see you jump into that specific moment for you to then complete the challenge there and then.<\/p>\n

If it’s a Donkey Kong Bananza challenge, you’re given directions on where to find the challenge and how to complete it the next time you start the game.<\/p>\n

\"DK<\/a>\"DK<\/a> Images: Nintendo Life \/ Nintendo<\/p>\n

When you successfully complete the challenge, you’ll earn the associated Challenge Card.<\/p>\n

\"DK<\/a> Image: Nintendo Life \/ Nintendo<\/p>\n

In some cases, you can load up a save file of the game in question and unlock challenges automatically, which happened to us in the case of the boss-related challenges when booting up a late-game Donkey Kong Bananza save file.<\/p>\n

DK Challenge event and Challenge Card list<\/p>\n

What follows is the list of available DK Challenge challenges and associated Challenge Cards they unlock. All are listed in the order they appear in the Nintendo Switch Online app.<\/p>\n

Tap on the headers to sort alphabetically by game, card, or challenge.<\/p>\n

Nintendo Classics Challenges<\/p>\n

Game
\nChallenge Card
\nChallenge<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Country
\nRumble Through the Jungle
\nWork with Diddy and Rambi to complete Jungle Hijinks.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Country
\nHigh-Flying Mine-Cart
\nJump over cut off and damaged rails to complete Mine Cart Carnage.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
\nBarrelling to the Top
\nReach the summit to complete Kannon’s Klaim.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest
\nBarrel Cannon Knockabout
\nBlast between Barrel Cannons to complete Bramble Blast. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!
\nDodging Fire-Balls
\nExplore Mekanos and complete Fire-Ball Frenzy. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong
\nFreedom From Donkey Kong!
\nClimb the scaffold while avoiding the barrels that Donkey Kong keeps throwing.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong
\nThe Fall of Donkey Kong
\nTopple Donkey Kong by removing all the bolts holding the scaffold in place.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Jr.
\nFreedom for Donkey Kong?!
\nRescue Donkey Kong from his cage by opening all the locks.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong
\nKey Chase with Donkey Kong
\nSolve the puzzles, then bring the key to the door with the keyhole. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong 3
\nShooting the Breeze with DK
\nAim the spray and get Donkey Kong to the very top.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Jr. Math
\nDonkey Kong Accounting
\nCombine symbols and numbers to arrive at the number that Donkey Kong is holding.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Land
\nDonkey Kong’s Construction Site
\nNimbly navigate the girders to complete the construction site level. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Land 2
\nDonkey Kong on the High Seas
\nExplore the whole ship to complete Pirate Panic.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Land III
\nDonkey Kong Sets Sail
\nRampage across the pier to complete Red Wharf.<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Country
\nBruising King K. Krool
\nEvade the onslaught and defeat King K. Rool. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Donkey Kong Bananza challenges<\/p>\n

Challenge Type
\nCard
\nChallenge<\/p>\n

Bananza Transformations!
\nKong Charge Punch!
\nUse Charge Punches during a Kong Bananza transformation while the event is active.<\/p>\n

Bananza Transformations!
\nZebra Water Dash!
\nRun across water during a Zebra Bananza transformation while the event is active.<\/p>\n

Bananza Transformations!
\nOstrich Egg Bomb!
\nDrop Egg Bombs during an Ostrich Bananza transformation while the event is active.<\/p>\n

Bananza Transformations!
\nElephant Water Vacuum!
\nSuck up water during an Elephant Bananza transformation while the event is active.<\/p>\n

Bananza Transformations!
\nSnake Slow-Down Glare!
\nUse Glare during a Snake Bananza transformation while the event is active.<\/p>\n

To the Planet Core
\nBattle Grumpy Kong!
\nProgress through the story and defeat Grumpy Kong<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To the Planet Core
\nBattle Poppy Kong!
\nProgress through the story and defeat Poppy Kong<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To the Planet Core
\nBattle Void Kong!
\nProgress through the story and defeat Void Kong<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To the Planet Core
\nBattle the Great Harmoneel!
\nProgress through the story and break the Great Harmoneel’s mask.<\/p>\n

To the Planet Core
\nPlanet Core’s Secret!
\nProgress through the story and see the game’s ending<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Feel the Nostalgia
\nFind the Hidden Spot!
\nObtain the Banandium Gem from the hidden spot in the Hilltop Layer’s Nostalgia Country challenge.<\/p>\n

Feel the Nostalgia
\nEscape the Maze!
\nObtain a Banandium Gem by reaching the goal in the Forest Layer’s Bramble Country challenge.<\/p>\n

Feel the Nostalgia
\nMine Cart Madness!
\nObtain a Banandium Gem by reaching the goal in the Resort Layer’s Mine-Cart Country challenge.<\/p>\n

Feel the Nostalgia
\nJump Those Girders!
\nObtain a Banandium Gem by reaching the goal in the Radiance Layer’s Arcade Country challenge.<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nKong and Destroy!
\nComplete the Canyon Layer’s Kong Bananza: City Smash challenge with at least 40 seconds left on the clock while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nSkate and Attack!
\nComplete the Freezer Layer’s Antickoid x5 challenge with at least 18 seconds left on the clock while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nDig and Freeze!
\nComplete the Landfill Layer’s Quick-Service Ice Treats challenge with at least 60 seconds left on the clock while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nMiracle Shots!
\nComplete the Forbidden Layer’s Buzzoid x3 challenge with at least 20 seconds left on the clock while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nThorny Surfing!
\nComplete the Hilltop Layer’s Thorny Hill Speed Surf challenge with at least 25 seconds left on the clock while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nDemolition Challenge
\nComplete the Feast Layer’s Freestyle Bananzas: City Smash challenge with at least 40 seconds left on the clock while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nRambi Rumble Challenge
\nComplete a Rambi Rumble Rowdy Race in 55 seconds or less while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nBonus Stage Challenge
\nComplete a Bonus Stage with +6000 gold or more while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nBoss Rush Challenge
\nComplete a Boss Rush with no skills unlocked while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

Time Is of the Essence
\nThe Final Rehearsal<\/a>
\nComplete the Final Rehearsal with no skills unlocked while the event is active. (Hard)<\/p>\n

FAQs
\nHow do you access the DK Challenge event on Switch?<\/p>\n

The DK Challenge is found within the Nintendo Switch Online app, which can be found in the bottom left corner of the main menu. Within the app, the DK Challenge event will be towards the top of the list.<\/p>\n

What do I need to participate in the DK Challenge event?<\/p>\n

Accessing everything within the DK Challenge event has a number of requirements.<\/p>\n

First, challenges only unlock when you have an active internet connection.<\/p>\n

Second, you need Nintendo Switch Online membership, as not only is DK Challenge found within the Nintendo Switch Online app, but the challenges are mostly based on games found within the Nintendo Classics library. (You are free to view the challenges without a membership, but you cannot play them until you have one active.)<\/p>\n

Third, there is a separate menu just for Donkey Kong Bananza challenges, which requires access to a digital or physical copy of the game, as well as Nintendo Switch Online membership.<\/p>\n

In other words, to access every challenge, you need both Nintendo Switch Online membership, a copy of Donkey Kong Bananza, and an active internet connection.<\/p>\n

How many DK Challenge challenges are there?<\/p>\n

There are 15 Nintendo Classics challenges and 24 Donkey Kong Bananza challenges.<\/p>\n

Can you get Challenge Cards retroactively?<\/p>\n

In some cases, yes – if you have a Donkey Kong Bananza save file that has completed the challenge, load the game and you’ll get a notification saying Challenge Cards have been collected.<\/p>\n

However, some will specifically state that you need to play ‘while the event is active’ – meaning you may have to complete that challenge again.<\/p>\n

What if I complete a challenge and a Challenge Card isn’t rewarded?<\/p>\n

Nintendo recommends restarting the game \/ app to see if that will help resolve the issue. In the case of retroactive challenges, make sure the game’s firmware is up to date and that you have loaded up your save file.<\/p>\n

Can you get Challenge Cards on Switch 1?<\/p>\n

While you can complete challenges on Switch 1, Challenge Cards will only be rewarded when playing on Switch 2.<\/p>\n

When does the DK Challenge event end?<\/p>\n

The DK Challenge event dates run between 9th June, 2026 to 7:59am BST on 1st September, 2026. Though not confirmed, our guess is it’ll then rotate to a different themed challenge – and it’ll be exciting to see which Nintendo franchise will be chosen next.<\/p>\n

\"Matthew<\/p>\n

Matthew – an award-winning UK-based writer and editor specialising in guides and service articles – joined the Nintendo Life team in May 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Image: Nintendo Life \/ Nintendo The DK Challenge event tasks Switch players with completing a series of Donkey…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":631751,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[378,59,195,376,2021,86,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-631750","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-donkey-kong","tag-gb","tag-guides","tag-nintendo-switch-2","tag-nintendo-switch-online","tag-technology","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631750","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=631750"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/631750\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/631751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=631750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=631750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=631750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}