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Nintendo Schedules Donkey Kong Bananza Direct for June 18

The livestream will offer 15 minutes of gameplay details ahead of the July 17 Nintendo Switch2 release.

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Donkey Kong smashing into the ground next to a purple rock with eyes in Donkey Kong Bananza.
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Overview

  • Nintendo will stream a 15-minute Donkey Kong Bananza Direct on Wednesday, June 18, at 6 AM PT/9 AM ET on its YouTube and Twitch channels.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza is the first 3D-platforming adventure starring Donkey Kong since Donkey Kong 64, showcasing destructible environments where DK can smash walls and dig tunnels.
  • The game introduces a new companion called Odd Rock as players explore Ingot Island to recover stolen banana-shaped diamonds from the evil group VoidCo.
  • Preorders are open now for the Nintendo Switch2 exclusive, priced at $69.99, ahead of its July 17 launch.
  • Nintendo has not confirmed which studio developed Bananza, prompting speculation over whether EPD or another internal team is behind the project.