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Donkey Kong Bananza
DK Island Guide
☽ DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC out now!
☽ Learn how to solve Banandiumtone's Puzzles.
☽ All Collectibles: Banandium Gems and Fossils
☽ Learn How to Skip Layers Entirely!
☽ How to Beat the Final Boss
☽ Post-Game: Rehearsal Halls | Secret Ending
DK Island is the DLC layer in Donkey Kong Bananza. Check out how to unlock DK Island, the the locations of all DK Island collectibles, checkpoints, points of interest, and new DLC items in this level!
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How to Unlock DK Island
Only Available by Purchasing the DLC
DK Island is part of the paid DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza called DK Island & Emerald Rush. This layer can only be accessed by those who have purchased this DLC.
DK Island DLC and Emerald Rush Guide
Talk to Squawks at the Racing Layer
If you have not yet finished the game, you can still access DK Island as long as you have reached the Racing Layer at Sublayer 1100.
Head to the Racing Layer, and talk to Squawks there. They should be able to lead you to DK Island.
Use the Warp Gong in the Post Game
Those that have finished the main story of the game can access DK Island by simply by using a Warp Gong once you've already gotten the Rehearsal Hall explanation from an Elder.
DK Island Points of Interest
Collectibles Overview
| Banandium Gems | Total: 0 |
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| Fossils | Total: 0 |
| Checkpoints | Total: 10 |
There are 0 bananas and 0 fossils available in DK Island.
However, bananas and fossils appear on the island during the Emerald Rush game mode in order to provide the player with skills and perks. The bananas and fossils will disappear again once you exit this game mode.
Emerald Rush
Emerald Rush is a new game mode introduced in the DLC where all gold on the island turns into emeralds, which you will then have to collect. Talk to Void Kong near Void's Pay-Dirt Piledriver Checkpoint in DK Island to try out this game mode.
Take note that Emerald Rush is only available in the post game.
Banandiumtone
Banandiumtone is a new NPC in DK Island that has glyph puzzles for you to solve. Completing their puzzles will reward you with the Quick-Change Tie.
Banandiumtone is found near the Banandiumtone's Floating Islet Checkpoint on DK Island. When you first encounter them, you’ll see a single glyph above their head. This marks the start of an 8-step puzzle.
Banandiumtone Puzzle Solution and Guide
Squawks's Hut
At Squawks's Hut, you can exchange Banandium Chips for statues that will be displayed on the island. In addition to decorating your island, statues can be picked up and used like a terrain chunk. If you want to return them to their original positions, you can talk to Squawks around the island to tidy them up.
DK Island Checkpoints
All Checkpoint Locations
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Northeast Islet Checkpoint (DLC)
Located on the separate island northeast of the main island. |
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Mountain Falls Checkpoint (DLC)
Located on the rocky area across from the Northeast Islet, at the base of the waterfall. |
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Banandiumtone's Floating Islet Checkpoint (DLC)
Found on a floating land mass near the summit of DK Island. The Banandiumtone NPC can be found right next to this checkpoint. |
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DK's Tree House Checkpoint (DLC)
Located in front of DK's Tree House near the base of the mountain. |
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Mountain Cave Checkpoint (DLC)
Found inside the cave under the formation shaped like Donkey Kong's head. Another entrance to the cave is found behind the waterfall. |
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Jungle Ruins Checkpoint (DLC)
From the beach, you can follow the path heading into the jungle area to reach this checkpoint. |
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Squawks's Hut Checkpoint (DLC)
Found on the beach in front of Squawks's Hut. |
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West Islet Checkpoint (DLC)
Located on a grassy island on the west side of the area. |
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Southwest Beach Checkpoint (DLC)
Found along the beach. |
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Void's Pay-Dirt Piledriver Checkpoint (DLC)
Located on a rocky island west of the shipwreck. |
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Warp Gong Location
| Overworld View | Map Location |
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 DK Island Warp Gong |
 Located on an island near the wreckage of K. Rool's ship. |
How to Teeleport: Fast Travel Guide
DK Island Bonus Stages
All Bonus Stage Locations
| Overworld View | Map Location |
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 Blasting for Gold |
 Found on a floating land mass near the Banandiumtone's Floating Islet. |
 Bombing for Gold |
 Found directly above the Mountain Falls waterfall. |
 Bouncing for Gold |
 Found on a rock connected to the shipwreck. This is near the back of the destroyed ship. |
 Quaking for Gold |
 Found near the West Islet checkpoint. |
 Smashing for Gold |
 Found at the DK Island summit. |
 Surfing for Gold |
 Found directly under DK's Tree House and west of the Mountain Falls checkpoint. |
DK Island Constructones
All Constructone Locations
| Overworld View | Map Location |
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 DK Island Constructone 1 |
 Located northeast of DK's Tree House. Pay the Constructone 100 Gold to create a zipline. |
 DK Island Constructone 2 |
 Located north of the Jungle Ruins. Pay the Constructone 100 Gold to create a zipline. |
New Outfits in DK Island
DLC Outfits
| Name | Type | VoidCo Points | Effect |
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 Quick-Change Tie |
Neckwear | - | DK and Pauline's outfits will change at random. |
 VoidCo Employee ID |
Neckwear | 90 | Rare Emerald Perks will appear more frequently from Banandium Emerald bananas and fossils. |
 VoidCo Britches |
Britches | 330 | Rare Emerald Perks will appear more frequently from Banandium Emerald bananas and fossils. |
 VoidCo Regalia |
Pauline Outfits | 1100 | Rare Emerald Perks will appear more frequently from Banandium Emerald bananas and fossils. |
 VoidCo Bow Tie |
Neckwear | 2000 | Rare Emerald Perks will appear more frequently from Banandium Emerald bananas and fossils. |
The new DLC outfits can be obtained by progressing your VoidCo Rewards Rating. This is done by earning points through the Emerald Rush game mode.
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