Diddy Kong, the companion of sometimes-uncle Donkey Kong ever since the days of the Donkey Kong Country games on the SNES, is getting a new makeover for the Nintendo Switch 2 era of gaming. Diddy's design has stayed pretty consistent since his introduction in 1994's Donkey Kong Country, and while his larger ape companion is going through a much larger transformation, fans will have to look closer to see Diddy's changes.
The last big update to Diddy Kong's appearance wasn't even for a game, but for Nintendo's Japanese website. The character's redesign in 2021 didn't make any sweeping changes, simply adding some higher-texture rendering to his fur patterns.
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New imagery of Diddy Kong has begun circulating from Nintendo, showing off his more modern look. Just like in past iterations, the little monkey still sports a red t-shirt and ball cap, although his hat no longer bears the classic Nintendo logo. He also seems to have gotten just a little rounder in the midsection, as his belly juts out slightly further than before, and his...
