Overview

• Donkey Kong Bananza is set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025, showcasing the console's next-gen capabilities.
• The game introduces advanced terrain destruction mechanics, allowing persistent and dynamic environmental changes as players explore and battle.
• A redesign of Donkey Kong emphasizes emotional expressiveness and multi-directional combat, blending nostalgia with modern updates.
• Nintendo Korea accidentally leaked a spoiler revealing a younger version of Pauline, sparking speculation about her role in the storyline.
• The narrative centers on Donkey Kong's quest to collect the rare mineral Banandium while facing off against the villainous VoidCo on Ingot Island.