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'''''Donkey Kong Bananza''''' is an upcoming 3D open-world [[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 open-world [[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 with other games following the release of ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Movie]], Donkey Kong uses his new 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=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>
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>

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Donkey Kong Bananza
North American box art for Donkey Kong Bananza
North American box art
For alternate box art, see the game's gallery.
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)
Russian
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean
Genre Platformer, action-adventure
Rating(s)
ESRB:E10+ - Everyone 10+[2]
PEGI:7 - Seven years and older[3]
CERO:A - All ages[4]
ACB:PG - Parental guidance[5]
USK:6 - Six years and older[?]
ClassInd:L - General audience[?]
SMECCV:B - Twelve years and older[?]
Mode(s) Single player
Format
Nintendo Switch 2:
Game Card
Digital download

Donkey Kong Bananza is an upcoming 3D open-world 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 with other games following the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Donkey Kong uses his new 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]

Controls

DK boasts an expanded moveset compared to previous appearances, including the ability to climb most vertical surfaces, tear off chunks of terrain, and use them in several ways, such as a "chunk jump" and a "turf surf".[8] Only moves whose inputs have been shown on-screen are currently noted here.

Action Input
Basic controls
Move Left Stick
Look around Right Stick
Jump
Talk
Advance text 		A Button
Punch Y Button
Punch upward X Button
Drop (while climbing) B Button
Dive Punch Press and hold B Button in midair
Hand Slap R Button
Tear off Hold ZR Button
Make music Hold L Button
Map Minus Button
Holding object
Swing Y Button
Throw Hold ZR Button to aim, then release
Turf surfing
Stop ZL Button
Speed up Y Button
Barrel Cannon
Exit ZL Button
Fire A Button
Map
Places Left Button / Right Button
Zoom ZL Button / ZR Button
Place pin X Button
Your location Right Stick Button
Reset terrain Plus Button
Back B Button
Bananas & Fossils L Button / R Button

Characters

Items

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Donkey Kong Bananza.

References to other games

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
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[14]
Dōngqí Gāng Jiāo Lì Quánkāi 		Donkey Kong Banana Bonanza
Korean 동키콩 바난자[15]
Dongki Kong Bananja 		Donkey Kong Bananza

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b April 2, 2025. Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site. Nintendo of America (American English). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Official British website
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Australian announcement trailer
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 1. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 Day 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 4, 2025.
  8. ^ Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Gameplay Video – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  9. ^ osirisuki029 (Apr 2, 2025). Post. X (Japanese). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  10. ^ Eurogamer (April 3, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On Preview: Is It Good?. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  11. ^ Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Exploration Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  12. ^ Nintendo of Korea (Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2025. (Archived April 4, 2025, 19:07:28 UTC via Wayback Machine.) View in desktop mode.
  13. ^ a b hibbysloth.art‬ (April 3, 2025). Post. Bluesky (English). Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  14. ^ 咚奇剛 蕉力全開 | Nintendo Switch 2 | 任天堂. nintendo.com (Chinese (Hong Kong)). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  15. ^ 동키콩 바난자 | Nintendo Switch 2 | 닌텐도. nintendo.com (Korean). Retrieved April 2, 2025.

External links

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Donkey Kong Bananza
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
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Donkey Kong games
Platformers Donkey Kong series Donkey Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1982, arcade) • Donkey Kong 3 (1983, arcade) • Donkey Kong Jr. Math (1983, NES) • Donkey Kong 3: Dai Gyakushū (1984, computer) • Donkey Kong (1994, GB)
Donkey Kong Country series Donkey Kong Country (1994, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (1995, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! (1996, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country Returns (2010, Wii) • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2014, Wii U)
Donkey Kong Land series Donkey Kong Land (1995, GB) • Donkey Kong Land 2 (1996, GB) • Donkey Kong Land III (1997, GB)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong series Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2004, GBA) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (2006, DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! (2009, DSiWare) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! (2010, DS) • Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (2013, 3DS) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars (2015, 3DS/Wii U) • Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge (2016, 3DS/Wii U)
DK series DK: King of Swing (2005, GBA) • DK: Jungle Climber (2007, DS) (Banana Bonanza [Unknown, Adobe Flash] • Rolling Panic [Unknown, Adobe Flash] • Banana Grab [Unknown, Adobe Flash])
Miscellaneous Donkey Kong 64 (1999, N64) • Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004, GCN) • Donkey Kong Bananza (2025, Switch 2)
Racing games Diddy Kong Racing (1997, N64) • Donkey Kong Barrel Blast (2007, Wii)
Donkey Konga series Donkey Konga (2003, GC) • Donkey Konga 2 (2004, GC) • Donkey Konga 3 JP (2005, GC)
Other Donkey Kong Circus (1984, G&W) • Donkey Kong Hockey (1984, G&W) • Donkey Kong (1996, arcade) • Super Donkey Kong 2 Swanky no Bonus Slot (1996, arcade) • Donkey Kong Country roulette machine (Unknown, arcade) • Donkey Konk (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Donkey Kong 64 Lore Quiz (1999, Adobe Shockwave) • Memory Kong (1999, Windows/Mac OS) • Couic d'or ! (1999, Windows/Mac OS) • Picross NP Vol. 8 (2000, SFC) • Kremling Krushin (2000, Adobe Flash) • Create-N-Send A Donkey Kong Country Family Portrait (2003, Adobe Flash) • Donkey Kong Country Barrel Maze (2003, Adobe Shockwave) • Donkey Konga (2004, Adobe Flash) • Mini-Mario Factory Game! (2004, Adobe Flash) • Hurling for Distance (2005, Adobe Flash) • Barrel-Blastapalooza (2005, Adobe Flash) • Donkey Kong: Jungle Fever (2005, arcade) • Donkey Konga 2 (2005, Adobe Flash) • Mario vs. DK 2: Cannon Kaos (2006, Adobe Flash) • Donkey Kong: Banana Kingdom (2006, arcade) • Timber's Balloon Pop (2007, Adobe Flash) • Play Nintendo activities (2014–present)
Reissues Crazy Kong (1981, arcade) • Donkey Kong (1982, G&W) • Donkey Kong (1982, tabletop) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1982, New Wide Screen) • Donkey Kong II (1983, G&W) • Donkey Kong Jr. (1983, Table Top) • Donkey Kong Jr. + Jr. Sansū Lesson (1983, NES) • Donkey Kong 3 (1984, G&W) • Donkey Kong Classics (1988, NES) • Donkey Kong (1994, NGW) • Donkey Kong Country Competition Cartridge (1994, SNES) • Donkey Kong Country (2000, GBC) • Donkey Kong Country (2003, GBA) • Classic NES Series: Donkey Kong (2004, GBA) • Donkey Kong Country 2 (2004, GBA) • Donkey Kong, Donkey Kong Junior, Mario Bros. (2004, arcade) • Donkey Kong Country 3 (2005, GBA) • Diddy Kong Racing DS (2007, DS) • New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (Wii, 2008) • Donkey Kong Original Edition (2010, VC) • Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (2013, 3DS) • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze (2018, Switch) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024, Switch) • Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (2025, Switch)
Tech demos Unnamed Donkey Kong Country proof-of-concept (Unknown, VB) • puzzle (Unknown, N64) • spritemonkeyEX (Unknown, N64) • Mario vs. Donkey Kong Wii U demo (2014, Wii U)
Pitches / canceled games Donkey Kong no Ongaku Asobi (FC) • Donkey Kong IV (arcade) • Return of Donkey Kong (NES) • Super Donkey (SNES) • CD-i Donkey Kong game (CD-i) • Donkey Kong vs. Super Wario (SNES) • Donkey Kong and the Golden Bananas (SNES) • D.K.R. DMG (GB) • Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers (GBA) • Diddy Kong Pilot (2001/2003) (GBA) • Donkey Kong Racing (GCN) • Donkey Kong Plus (GCN/GBA) • Diddy Kong Racing Adventure (GCN) • Donkey Kong Country 4 (DS) • DK Bongo Blast (GCN) • Freedom (Switch)
Crossovers Super Smash Bros. series Super Smash Bros. (1999, N64) • Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001, GCN) • Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008, Wii) • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS (2014, 3DS) • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U (2014, Wii U) • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018, Switch)
NES Remix series Main NES Remix (2013, Wii U)
Reissues NES Remix Pack (2014, Wii U) • Ultimate NES Remix (2014, 3DS)
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Nintendo Switch 2 games
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)
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