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Donkey Kong Bananza
Action
Adventure
Platformer
Systems
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Top Critic Avg: 91 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
Released
July 17, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ / Fantasy Violence, In-Game Purchases
Developer(s)
Nintendo EPD
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL

The big guy is back! Donkey Kong swings onto the Nintendo Switch 2 system with a brand-new action adventure.

Help Donkey Kong make his way through the depths of the Underground World. The deeper he goes, the more amazing places he finds! There's no shortage of things DK can pulverize with his powerful punches. Break on through this truly destructive adventure.

Behold the golden bananas! The mysterious group, known
 as VoidCo, has its eyes on this
 prized bunch. But no one messes with DK's favourite food!

Golden bananas? The whole island was buzzing about the discovery of this tasty treasure. But then, distaster struck! During the chaos, VoidCo stole every breathtaking bunch of bananas. Now Donkey Kong must venture deep underground to get them back!

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, Platformer
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Donkey Kong Bananza Director Comments on Performance Drops
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Ahead of launch, Donkey Kong Bananza director Kazuya Takahashi addresses concerns about the game's potential performance issues.

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Early Copies of Donkey Kong Bananza Are Out in the Wild
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Some copies of Donkey Kong Bananza have appeared on social media ahead of the highly anticipated game's July 17 launch.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Taps Veteran Developers as Director and Producer
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Donkey Kong Bananza's director and producer have been revealed just days ahead of the launch of the first-party Nintendo game.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Development Team Confirmed By Nintendo
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Nintendo reveals the development team behind Donkey Kong Bananza, confirming fan speculation since the game's reveal earlier this year.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Confirms Helpful Feature
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Donkey Kong Bananza confirms a new feature that will help players as they interact with the upcoming platformer's destructible environments.

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Upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive is Topping the Amazon Sales Charts
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An upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game set to launch next month is currently the best-selling game on Amazon.

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Nintendo Reveals Updated Switch 2 File Size for Donkey Kong Bananza
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Nintendo reveals the updated file size for Donkey Kong Bananza ahead of its highly anticipated release on Nintendo Switch 2 next month.

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You May Have the Chance to Play Donkey Kong Bananza Early
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Players might have an opportunity to try the new video game Donkey Kong Bananza before it releases on the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Donkey Kong Bananza is Giving Fans Hope for Switch 2 Game Prices
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Donkey Kong Bananza is making some Nintendo Switch 2 owners feel a little better about the future thanks to one important aspect.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Confirms Pauline's Age
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Nintendo officially confirms just how old the younger version of Pauline is during her starring role in the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Collectibles Let You Listen to DK Rap and Customize Your Outfits
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Donkey Kong Bananza reveals the many collectibles and unlockables to be discovered in the game's open world, including the classic DK Rap.

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Donkey Kong Bananza is Bringing Diddy and Dixie Back After All
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Donkey Kong Bananza is bringing back the popular secondary characters Diddy and Dixie Kong, confirmed during the game's recent Nintendo Direct.

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Donkey Kong Bananza is Getting Its Own Amiibo, Here's What It Does
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A new Donkey Kong Bananza amiibo will launch alongside the game on July 17, and Nintendo confirms what goodies players can receive when it is scanned.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Just Confirmed the Pauline Theory
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The latest Donkey Kong Bananza news might confirm a major theory surrounding a returning character from DK's classic arcade days.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Reveals Villains, Allies, and the Ability to Turn Into a Zebra
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Donkey Kong Bananza's new and returning characters are shown off in more detail ahead of the game's release, along with the reveal of Bananza Powers.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Skill Tree Detailed
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NIntendo reveals a ton of new information about Donkey Kong Bananza, including a skill tree system allowing players to power him up.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Details DK's Abilities
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Donkey Kong Bananza unveils the different moves and abilities players can utilize to explore the game's open-world environment and take down enemies.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Has Co-Op, But There's a Catch
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The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game Donkey Kong Bananza features a co-op mode, but it may not appeal to all fans.

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June 18 Is Going To Be A Big Day for Donkey Kong Bananza Fans
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Nintendo announces a special event for Donkey Kong Bananza coming on June 18 that fans will definitely want to circle on their calendar.

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Switch 2 Owners Have At Least 4 More Exclusives to Look Forward to This Summer
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Early adopters of the Nintendo Switch 2 have at least four more exclusive releases to look forward to before summer 2025 comes to an end.

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