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Nintendo Sets June 18 Direct for Donkey Kong Bananza

The 15-minute livestream at 9 AM ET promises a first look at key gameplay features ahead of the game’s July 17 Switch 2 launch.

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Overview

  • The Direct will air on June 18 at 6 AM PT/9 AM ET for roughly 15 minutes on Nintendo’s official YouTube and Twitch channels.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza is slated to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, marking the franchise’s first 3D-platforming adventure since Donkey Kong 64.
  • Players will see Donkey Kong rescue a mysterious purple rock character on Ingot Island and team up with it throughout the game.
  • Preorders are live now across major online retailers, giving fans early access to the upcoming Switch 2 title.
  • Nintendo has yet to confirm which studio is developing Bananza, fueling speculation that Nintendo EPD could be leading the project.