Nintendo has announced a game showcase on June 18, 2025 for its upcoming Switch 2 action-adventure platformer: Donkey Kong Bananza. Read on to learn when Donkey Kong Bananza Direct will stream, where you can watch it and what to expect!
Donkey Kong Bananza Direct
Premieres on June 18, 2025 9:00am ET
Donkey Kong Bananza’s long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 debut is just around the corner, and anticipation is swinging to an all-time high. Fans eager for a deeper look at the game won’t have to wait much longer. Premiering on June 18, 2025 at 6 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. ET, Nintendo’s upcoming 15-minute showcase promises to finally peel back the curtain on what’s shaping up to be one of DK’s boldest adventures.
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Thursday, June 19, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:00 p.m. |
Livestreamed via Nintendo’s Official YouTube, Twitch, and Nintendo Today
The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct will be livestreamed on Nintendo’s official YouTube, Twitch, and the Nintendo Today app, offering fans a first look at what’s being described as a spiritual successor to 2017’s Super Mario Odyssey. While full details of the presentation are still under wraps, the showcase is expected to highlight:
⚫︎ Destructible environments
⚫︎ Unique mechanics
⚫︎ DK's New Abilities
⚫︎ His companion, Odd Rock
⚫︎ Underground Tunneling
⚫︎ Previews of Sandbox Levels
Tune in to Donkey Kong Bananza Direct on June 18 at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET, and get ready for your first 15‑minute deep dive into DK’s next big adventure. Donkey Kong Bananza will be released on July 17, 2025 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 and will be priced at $69.99. To stay up to date with the latest information about the game, check out our article below!
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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct 6.18.2025
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