- Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong Bananza
- Donkey Kong Bananza is a new 3D platformer action-adventure game
- It’s launching exclusively on the Switch 2 on July 17, 2025
Nintendo has announced the next entry in the Donkey Kong series, Donkey Kong Bananzaset to launch for the Switch 2 on July 17, 2025.
Donkey Kong Bananza was the final major game announcement of the rollercoaster that was the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct today and is described as a new 3D platforming game.
“Explore a vast underground world – by smashing your way through it! Bash, throw, and climb through just about anything in DK’s brand-new 3D platforming action-adventure game!” Nintendo said.
We got our first look at the game with the first trailer, showcasing the titular character traversing what appears to be linear open-world levels and a number of unique biomes.
The game will also feature some side-scrolling elements during exploration, boss fights, collectible resources, and a mysterious underground location.
Donkey Kong Bananza‘s announcement joined a ton of other major reveals, including Mario Kart Worldthe next entry in the racing series featuring an open world and 24 players.
It was also announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be launching on June 5, 2025. Preorders open on April 8 and will cost you $449.99 / £395.99.
Nintendo has confirmed that two Treehouse presentations will also air this weekoffering a new look at Switch 2 gameplay.
The first broadcast will air on April 3 at 7AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM BST, and the second will take place at the same time on April 4.