Emerald Rush returns to Donkey Kong Bananza with preset runs

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The next limited-time Emerald Rush for Donkey Kong Bananza has a firm date and a clear hook. Titled “So Strong It’s Funny”, the event is locked to the DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC and runs for one week, offering statues of Lanky Kong and Chunky Kong as in-game rewards. Unlike a standard Emerald Rush, where runs lean on randomness, this variant sets the rules upfront. The result is a more level playing field focused on route planning and execution rather than luck.

Key details at a glance

• Event window: Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, 12:00 a.m. PT – Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT
• Event name: “So Strong It’s Funny”
• Availability: Exclusive to the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC
• Rewards: In-game statues of Lanky Kong and Chunky Kong
• Format twist: Elements typically randomized in Emerald Rush – including Skills from Banandium Gems – will be predetermined.

Preset rules, different challenge

By fixing elements that are usually randomized, this Emerald Rush emphasizes consistent runs and comparable strategies across players. Predetermined Skills from Banandium Gems remove the usual variance, pushing contenders to squeeze efficiency from known tools rather than chasing perfect drops. For score-chasers, this design favors route optimization and execution under pressure over lucky RNG spikes.

Schedule and access

The event goes live on Nov. 25, 2025 at 12:00 a.m. PT and ends on Dec. 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Participation is limited to owners of the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC. No additional modes, platforms, or purchase details were specified in the announcement.

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Rewards: Lanky and Chunky statues

Completing the event can net players Lanky Kong and Chunky Kong statues. The announcement frames these as event-specific rewards within Emerald Rush, aligning them with the one-week window.

Event name origin

“So Strong It’s Funny” matches the event’s focus on strength-forward planning – you know the kit in advance, and the challenge is to make that fixed setup sing. With fewer variables, strong runs should hinge on smart routing rather than roll-of-the-dice skills.

Final Takeaway – A fairer race for score hunters

If standard Emerald Rush is about adapting to the hand you are dealt, this version is about outplaying opponents with the same deck. Expect fewer excuses and tighter leaderboards – a one-week window to prove your best preset run.