Donkey Kong Bananza Launches Exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025

Nintendo of America is ramping up excitement for its next major first-party release, Donkey Kong Bananza, set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025.

The publisher has released a dynamic new advert highlighting the game’s action-packed mechanics and engaging story, showcasing how the beloved Donkey Kong franchise continues to evolve for the latest Nintendo hardware. The advertisement spotlights the tagline, "Unleash your inner Kong," as a crowd watches in awe while a player demonstrates Donkey Kong's expanded move set.

Players witness Donkey Kong unleash powerful new abilities, such as bashing, throwing, and climbing across a highly interactive environment.

The Nintendo Switch 2’s increased hardware capabilities make these features more immersive than ever for both long-time fans and newcomers to the Donkey Kong series. In Donkey Kong Bananza, players guide Donkey Kong through the hidden expanses of an underground world.

The core objective is to collect coveted Golden Bananas before they fall into the hands of VoidCo, a mysterious new antagonist group introduced in this installment.

Throughout the campaign, gamers must use Donkey Kong's raw strength to crash through obstacles, tear away portions of terrain, and swing across chasms, providing a gameplay experience described by Nintendo as being "full of mayhem, surprises, and bananas." Players are encouraged to interact with nearly everything in Donkey Kong’s path, from climbing destructible structures to hurling massive objects.

The more thoroughly you demolish obstacles using Donkey Kong’s signature punches, the more secrets and hidden areas are unlocked.

This approach rewards exploration and experimentation, enriching replay value and discovery throughout each level. According to a statement from a Nintendo spokesperson in the official press materials, Donkey Kong Bananza aims to deliver an adventure that fans of the franchise will appreciate, offering new mechanics and interactions made possible by the advanced capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

The title will be available both physically at retail outlets and digitally via the Nintendo eShop, ensuring broad accessibility for the global Nintendo fanbase. As the Donkey Kong series continues its legacy of innovative platforming, Donkey Kong Bananza stands poised to become a new highlight for Nintendo Switch 2 and a must-play for fans eagerly anticipating fresh experiences.

For those tracking the return of Donkey Kong, July 17, 2025, is a date to mark on the calendar.

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