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Nintendo Announces Donkey Kong Bananza, a Groundbreaking 3D Platformer for Switch 2

Set to release on July 17, 2025, the game marks Donkey Kong's return to 3D gameplay after 26 years, featuring destructible environments and a new companion.

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Overview

  • Donkey Kong Bananza is the first 3D Donkey Kong game since 1999's Donkey Kong 64, launching exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The game introduces destructible environments, allowing players to smash terrain to create paths, defeat enemies, and explore new areas.
  • It blends 3D platforming with side-scrolling sections, incorporating elements reminiscent of the classic Donkey Kong Country games.
  • The narrative features a new antagonist, VoidCo, and introduces a purple rock creature as Donkey Kong's companion.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza will showcase diverse environments like forests, ice regions, and mines, and will retail for $70.