Nintendo officially announced Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze as the sequel to Donkey Kong Country Returns at E3.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was released for the Nintendo Wii U in North America, marking the debut of the game in the market.
Nintendo revealed that Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze would be ported to the Nintendo Switch with additional features and accessibility.
The enhanced port of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze was launched on the Nintendo Switch, introducing Funky Kong as a playable character and other gameplay improvements.