Months after the Kongs' second victory over the Kremling Krew, DK and Diddy disappear without explanation during an island expedition, leaving only a brief note behind. Days pass without word. Dixie Kong sets out alone for the Northern Kremisphere—a landscape inspired by Canadian and northern European geography—where Wrinkly Kong confirms the two passed through. At Funky's Rentals, Funky loans her a boat and suggests she bring her cousin Kiddy Kong along. The two head out to find them.