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'''''Donkey Kong Bananza''''' is an upcoming 3D [[Genre#Platform games|platformer]] set to be released for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] on July 17, 2025. First announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, it is the second 3D platformer game starring [[Donkey Kong]] in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise following ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', the first to not be directly based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' in gameplay and setting since ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', and the first original game in the franchise since ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. In this game, Donkey Kong explores and traverses increasingly deeper layers of the [[Underground World]] in pursuit of [[VoidCo]], a villanous group of primates who have stolen his [[banana]]s. The game places much emphasis on Donkey Kong's raw strength, enabling him to perform a variety of moves in order to smash through obstacles, dislodge hard objects, and even excavate the level terrain itself. The game centers thematically on rocks, minerals, and the concept of mining, introducing a host of sentient stony creatures. While some act as enemies, one such creature is friendly and assists Donkey Kong throughout his journey. Despite the game taking place underground, many places seem to have an open sky, adding to the setting's fantastical nature. Like with ''Donkey Kong 64'', full voice acting also makes a return. As in ''[[Mario Kart World]]'', Donkey Kong uses his design resembling the 2D illustrations drawn by [[Shigehisa Nakaue]].<ref name=Direct/> | '''''Donkey Kong Bananza''''' is an upcoming 3D [[Genre#Platform games|platformer]] set to be released for the [[Nintendo Switch 2]] on July 17, 2025. First announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, it is the second 3D platformer game starring [[Donkey Kong]] in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise following ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', the first to not be directly based on ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' in gameplay and setting since ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', and the first original game in the franchise since ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]''. In this game, Donkey Kong explores and traverses increasingly deeper layers of the [[Underground World]] in pursuit of [[VoidCo]], a villanous group of primates who have stolen his [[banana]]s. The game places much emphasis on Donkey Kong's raw strength, enabling him to perform a variety of moves in order to smash through obstacles, dislodge hard objects, and even excavate the level terrain itself. The game centers thematically on rocks, minerals, and the concept of mining, introducing a host of sentient stony creatures. While some act as enemies, one such creature is friendly and assists Donkey Kong throughout his journey. Despite the game taking place underground, many places seem to have an open sky, adding to the setting's fantastical nature. Like with ''Donkey Kong 64'', full voice acting also makes a return. As in ''[[Mario Kart World]]'', Donkey Kong uses his design resembling the 2D illustrations drawn by [[Shigehisa Nakaue]].<ref name=Direct/> | ||
The game was covered during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live event on April 3 and 4, 2025.<ref name=Treehouse/><ref | The game was covered during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live event on April 3 and 4, 2025.<ref name=Day1>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkNm2wmpyto|title=Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 4, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3yMts15NU|title=Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2 Day 2|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 4, 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
Donkey Kong explores the [[Underground World]] to recover [[Golden Banana]]s known as [[Banandium Gem]]s<ref name= | Donkey Kong explores the [[Underground World]] to recover [[Golden Banana]]s known as [[Banandium Gem]]s<ref name=Day1/> that [[VoidCo]] stole from [[Ingot Isle]].<ref name=engwebsite>{{cite|date=April 2, 2025|url=https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/featured-games/donkey-kong-bananza/|title=Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
*[[Donkey Kong]] | *[[Donkey Kong]] | ||
*The [[Odd Rock]]<ref name= | *The [[Odd Rock]]<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[VoidCo]] | *[[VoidCo]] | ||
*[[Cranky Kong]]<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/osirisuki029/status/1907478437914358015|title=Post|publisher=X}}</ref> | *[[Cranky Kong]]<ref>{{cite|author=osirisuki029|date=Apr 2, 2025|url=x.com/osirisuki029/status/1907478437914358015|title=Post|publisher=X|language=ja|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref> | ||
*[[Prospector Monkey]]s<ref name=Direct/> | *[[Prospector Monkey]]s<ref name=Direct/> | ||
*Eyed, shapeshifting rock or gem-like creatures that come in multiple colors<ref name=Direct/> | *Eyed, shapeshifting rock or gem-like creatures that come in multiple colors<ref name=Direct/> | ||
*An ostrich-like bird in a shirt<ref name=Direct/> | *An ostrich-like bird in a shirt<ref name=Direct/> | ||
*A giant rocky catfish<ref name=Direct/> | *A giant rocky catfish<ref name=Direct/> | ||
*[[Buzzoid]]s<ref name= | *[[Buzzoid]]s<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[Crockoid]]s<ref name= | *[[Crockoid]]s<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[Peekaboopoid]]s<ref name= | *[[Peekaboopoid]]s<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[Salvager Monkey]]s<ref name= | *[[Salvager Monkey]]s<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*A large rolling boulder-like creature<ref name=Direct/> | *A large rolling boulder-like creature<ref name=Direct/> | ||
*[[Rambi]]<ref>{{cite|author=Eurogamer|date=April 3, 2025|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=jri6l4Tz8xI|title=Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On Preview: Is It Good?|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref> | *[[Rambi]]<ref>{{cite|author=Eurogamer|date=April 3, 2025|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=jri6l4Tz8xI|title=Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On Preview: Is It Good?|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref> | ||
*A rocky blue eel that eats DK to "Teeleport" him.<ref | *A rocky blue eel that eats DK to "Teeleport" him.<ref>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 4, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6faq_QW_U8|title=Donkey Kong Bananza – Exploration Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 3, 2025}}</ref> | ||
*A young female human resembling [[Pauline]] wearing a rock bracelet, shown on {{file link|Dkpauline.jpg|alternate key art}} in place of the Odd Rock<ref>{{cite|publisher=Nintendo of Korea|language=ko|accessdate=April 5, 2025|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/ | *A young female human resembling [[Pauline]] wearing a rock bracelet, shown on {{file link|Dkpauline.jpg|alternate key art}} in place of the Odd Rock<ref>{{cite|publisher=Nintendo of Korea|language=ko|accessdate=April 5, 2025|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404190728/https://www.nintendo.com/kr/switch2/}} View in desktop mode.</ref> | ||
==Items== | ==Items== | ||
*[[Banandium Gem]]<ref name= | *[[Banandium Gem]]<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[Banandium Gold]]<ref name= | *[[Banandium Gold]]<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[Banandium Chip]]<ref name= | *[[Banandium Chip]]<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[Red Balloon]]<ref name= | *[[Red Balloon]]<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*[[Fossil (item)|Fossil]]<ref name= | *[[Fossil (item)|Fossil]]<ref name=Day1/> | ||
**Ammonite<ref name= | **Ammonite<ref name=Day1/> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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DKB DK Rock Smash.png|Donkey Kong holding a large rock | DKB DK Rock Smash.png|Donkey Kong holding a large rock | ||
DKB VoidCo.png|The members of [[VoidCo]] | DKB VoidCo.png|The members of [[VoidCo]] | ||
DKB Gem Friend.png|The [[Odd Rock]],<ref name= | DKB Gem Friend.png|The [[Odd Rock]],<ref name=Day1/> a stone-like creature that befriends Donkey Kong | ||
Prospector Monkey DKB.png|A [[Prospector Monkey]] | Prospector Monkey DKB.png|A [[Prospector Monkey]] | ||
DKB Golden Bananas.png|[[Golden Banana]]s | DKB Golden Bananas.png|[[Golden Banana]]s | ||
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==References to other games== | ==References to other games== | ||
*[[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'']]: A sign with "Arcade 81" appears, referencing this game's release in 1981.<ref name= | *[[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'']]: A sign with "Arcade 81" appears, referencing this game's release in 1981.<ref name=Day1/> | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'': A collectible's appearance is based on [[Gnawty]]'s artwork.<ref name=Direct/> There is a gameplay segment which resembles [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinx]].<ref name=Direct/> | *''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'': A collectible's appearance is based on [[Gnawty]]'s artwork.<ref name=Direct/> There is a gameplay segment which resembles [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinx]].<ref name=Direct/> | ||
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'': When Donkey Kong breaks a Golden Banana, a voice clip saying "Ooh, banana" plays, much like in this entry.<ref name=Direct/> [[Cranky Kong]] calls Donkey Kong the "leader of the bunch", a line from the [[DK Rap]].<ref>https://bsky.app/profile/hibbysloth.art/post/3llw23rqvk22i</ref> | *''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'': When Donkey Kong breaks a Golden Banana, a voice clip saying "Ooh, banana" plays, much like in this entry.<ref name=Direct/> [[Cranky Kong]] calls Donkey Kong the "leader of the bunch", a line from the [[DK Rap]].<ref>https://bsky.app/profile/hibbysloth.art/post/3llw23rqvk22i</ref> | ||
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': Crates with "NDC" and "[[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]]" written on them appear in the opening area.<ref name= | *''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': Crates with "NDC" and "[[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]]" written on them appear in the opening area.<ref name=Day1/> | ||
==Naming== | ==Naming== | ||
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|ChiT=咚奇剛 蕉力全開 | |ChiT=咚奇剛 蕉力全開 | ||
|ChiTR=Dōngqí Gāng Jiāo Lì Quánkāi | |ChiTR=Dōngqí Gāng Jiāo Lì Quánkāi | ||
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|ChiTC=<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/hk/games/switch2/aaaca/|publisher=nintendo.com|title=咚奇剛 蕉力全開 | |ChiTC=<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/hk/games/switch2/aaaca/|publisher=nintendo.com|title=咚奇剛 蕉力全開 {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2 {{!}} 任天堂|language=zh-hk|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref> | ||
|Kor=동키콩 바난자 | |Kor=동키콩 바난자 | ||
|KorR=Dongki Kong Bananja | |KorR=Dongki Kong Bananja | ||
|KorM=Donkey Kong Bananza | |KorM=Donkey Kong Bananza | ||
|KorC=<ref name=korwebsite>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/kr/games/switch2/aaaca/|publisher=nintendo.com|title=동키콩 바난자 | |KorC=<ref name=korwebsite>{{cite|url=https://www.nintendo.com/kr/games/switch2/aaaca/|publisher=nintendo.com|title=동키콩 바난자 {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2 {{!}} 닌텐도|language=ko|accessdate=April 2, 2025}}</ref> | ||
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Publisher | Nintendo | ||||||||||||||
Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch 2 | ||||||||||||||
Release date | July 17, 2025[1] | ||||||||||||||
Language(s) | English (United Kingdom) English (United States) French (France) French (Canada) German Spanish (Spain) Spanish (Latin America) Italian Dutch Portuguese (Brazil) Japanese Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Korean | ||||||||||||||
Genre | Platformer, action-adventure | ||||||||||||||
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Mode(s) | Single player | ||||||||||||||
Format | Nintendo Switch 2: |
Donkey Kong Bananza is an upcoming 3D platformer set to be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025. First announced during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation, it is the second 3D platformer game starring Donkey Kong in the Donkey Kong franchise following Donkey Kong 64, the first to not be directly based on Donkey Kong Country in gameplay and setting since Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, and the first original game in the franchise since Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. In this game, Donkey Kong explores and traverses increasingly deeper layers of the Underground World in pursuit of VoidCo, a villanous group of primates who have stolen his bananas. The game places much emphasis on Donkey Kong's raw strength, enabling him to perform a variety of moves in order to smash through obstacles, dislodge hard objects, and even excavate the level terrain itself. The game centers thematically on rocks, minerals, and the concept of mining, introducing a host of sentient stony creatures. While some act as enemies, one such creature is friendly and assists Donkey Kong throughout his journey. Despite the game taking place underground, many places seem to have an open sky, adding to the setting's fantastical nature. Like with Donkey Kong 64, full voice acting also makes a return. As in Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong uses his design resembling the 2D illustrations drawn by Shigehisa Nakaue.[1]
The game was covered during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live event on April 3 and 4, 2025.[6][7]
Story
Donkey Kong explores the Underground World to recover Golden Bananas known as Banandium Gems[6] that VoidCo stole from Ingot Isle.[2]
Characters
- Donkey Kong
- The Odd Rock[6]
- VoidCo
- Cranky Kong[8]
- Prospector Monkeys[1]
- Eyed, shapeshifting rock or gem-like creatures that come in multiple colors[1]
- An ostrich-like bird in a shirt[1]
- A giant rocky catfish[1]
- Buzzoids[6]
- Crockoids[6]
- Peekaboopoids[6]
- Salvager Monkeys[6]
- A large rolling boulder-like creature[1]
- Rambi[9]
- A rocky blue eel that eats DK to "Teeleport" him.[10]
- A young female human resembling Pauline wearing a rock bracelet, shown on alternate key art in place of the Odd Rock[11]
Items
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Donkey Kong Bananza.
Donkey Kong throwing a punch
The members of VoidCo
- DKB Golden Bananas.png
References to other games
- Donkey Kong: A sign with "Arcade 81" appears, referencing this game's release in 1981.[6]
- Donkey Kong Country: A collectible's appearance is based on Gnawty's artwork.[1] There is a gameplay segment which resembles Jungle Hijinx.[1]
- Donkey Kong 64: When Donkey Kong breaks a Golden Banana, a voice clip saying "Ooh, banana" plays, much like in this entry.[1] Cranky Kong calls Donkey Kong the "leader of the bunch", a line from the DK Rap.[12]
- Super Mario Odyssey: Crates with "NDC" and "New Donk City" written on them appear in the opening area.[6]
Naming
"Bananza" is a portmanteau of "banana" and "bonanza", referring to the game's initial gold rush setting.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | ドンキーコング バナンザ[4] Donkī Kongu Bananza |
Donkey Kong Bananza | |
Chinese (traditional) | 咚奇剛 蕉力全開[13] Dōngqí Gāng Jiāo Lì Quánkāi |
Donkey Kong Banana Bonanza | |
Korean | 동키콩 바난자[14] Dongki Kong Bananja |
Donkey Kong Bananza |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ a b April 2, 2025. Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site. Nintendo of America (American English). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ Official British website
- ^ a b ドンキーコング バナンザ | Nintendo Switch 2 | 任天堂. nintendo.com (Japanese). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ Australian announcement trailer
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 4, 2025.
- ^ osirisuki029 (Apr 2, 2025). Post. X (Japanese). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ Eurogamer (April 3, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On Preview: Is It Good?. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Exploration Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo of Korea (Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2025. (Archived April 4, 2025, 19:07:28 UTC via Wayback Machine.) View in desktop mode.
- ^ https://bsky.app/profile/hibbysloth.art/post/3llw23rqvk22i
- ^ 咚奇剛 蕉力全開 | Nintendo Switch 2 | 任天堂. nintendo.com (Chinese (Hong Kong)). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
- ^ 동키콩 바난자 | Nintendo Switch 2 | 닌텐도. nintendo.com (Korean). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
External links
Donkey Kong Bananza | |
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Characters | Cranky Kong • Donkey Kong • Odd Rock • Prospector Monkey • Salvager Monkey |
Enemies | Buzzoid • Crockoid • Peekaboopoid • VoidCo |
Items | Banandium Chip • Banandium Gem • Banandium Gold • Fossil • Red Balloon |
Locations | Ingot Isle • Underground World |
Nintendo Switch 2 games | |
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Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives | |
Super Mario franchise | Mario Kart World (2025) |
Donkey Kong franchise | Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) |
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games | |
Super Mario franchise | Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV (2025) |