| Donkey Kong Bananza | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Platformer, Adventure | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$69.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Nintendo EPD | Nintendo |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Single-Player (1) 2-Player Co-Op (2nd Player as Pauline) |
ESRB E 10+ |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 16-40 hours | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Donkey Kong Bananza |
Donkey Kong Bananza Latest News
⚫︎ The first limited-time event for the Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC begins on October 28. Players can earn Enguarde and Kong Bananza statues until November 3.
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Bananza Roguelike Mode DLC Will Let You Smash Stuff Forever (Gamespot)
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Bananza climbs to top of UK physical sales charts, but still sells less than half of Mario Odyssey (Eurogamer)
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Bananza Prioritizes Fun and Gameplay Over Performance and Frame Rates (Game8)
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Bananza is DK's Super Mario Odyssey, Pretty Much (Game8)
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Available in Mall Kiosks Across U.S.(Game8)
⚫︎ Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Premieres Tomorrow(Game8)
⚫︎ Nintendo Reminds Us DK Is On The Way To Switch 2 Next Month (Nintendo Life)
Donkey Kong Bananza Overview
Donkey Kong Bananza is a platform-adventure game released on July 17, 2025, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. It marks the return of Donkey Kong in a fully realized 3D adventure, his first since Donkey Kong 64 (1999) and the first original entry since Tropical Freeze (2014). It was developed internally by Nintendo EPD, the same team behind Super Mario Odyssey.
Here, players guide Donkey Kong and Pauline into the depths of Hollow Earth on Ingot Isle. Their mission is to recladim the stolen Banandium (Banana-shaped diamond) from VoidCo, an ape-like criminal syndicate intent on reaching the planet’s core. Along the way, Donkey Kong must battle bosses that block each underground layer and explore diverse biomes.
| Digital Storefronts | |||||
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| Switch 2 |
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| Price | $69.99 | ||||
Donkey Kong Bananza Gameplay
Donkey Kong Bananza is a 3D platforming action adventure game where players will control Donkey Kong as he goes on his adventure. New to the series, Donkey Kong will be able to affect his environment by taking out chunks of the ground to be used either as a weapon, or as a means to dig and traverse through the ground. Digging through the terrain will allow him to uncover resources and treasures hidden underneath. He can also utilize unrooted chunks to be used as a blunt melee weapon, throwing projectiles, or as a means of transportation.
Donkey Kong Bananza Trailers
Donkey Kong Bananza Announcement Trailer
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