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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. 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 it, 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 DK throughout his journey. Despite the game taking place underground, many places seem to have an open sky, adding to the setting's fantastical nature. 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 action-adventure [[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 in the ''[[Donkey Kong (franchise)|Donkey Kong]]'' franchise following ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', the first ''Donkey Kong'' platformer 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 villainous group of primates who have stolen the [[Banandium Gem]]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.<ref name=Direct/> The game appears to take structural inspiration from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.
 
As with other games following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong uses his new design resembling the 2D illustrations drawn by [[Shigehisa Nakaue]]. The game also features full voice acting, specifically for the supporting character [[Odd Rock]].
 
''Donkey Kong Bananza'' was covered during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live events on April 3 and 4, 2025.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOvkfpenFtg|title=Donkey Kong Bananza – Gameplay Video – Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref><ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2>{{cite|author=Nintendo of America|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG2u334HfFc|title=Donkey Kong Bananza – Exploration Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live {{!}} Nintendo Switch 2|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 6, 2025}}</ref><ref name=TreehouseDay2>{{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>
==Story==
==Story==
Donkey Kong explores the [[Underground World]] to recover the [[Golden Banana]]s 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>
[[File:DKB Ingo Isle intro.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Ingot Isle]] as seen during the game's intro]]
After a rumor spreads about a material known as Banandium appearing on [[Ingot Isle]], an island far off the shores of [[Donkey Kong Island|DK Island]],<ref>{{cite|author=GameXplain|date=April 14, 2025|url=https://youtu.be/JWDi0S92sys|title=Tons of Donkey Kong Bananza Gameplay! (Switch 2 Event: LA)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 24, 2025}}</ref> [[Donkey Kong]] and a crew of [[Prospector Monkey]]s explore the island's mines to search for it. During their expedition, a group of primates called [[VoidCo]] arrives on a giant, planet-like boulder and steals the [[Golden Banana]]s known as [[Banandium Gem]]s as the boulder pushes Ingot Isle further into the ground, with the resulting storm sending Donkey Kong and the Prospector Monkeys into the depths along with it. After regaining consciousness, Donkey Kong surveys the scene of Ingot Isle's cave-in, when a purple rock entity falls from the sky. Upon investigating, Donkey Kong discovers that the entity is called the [[Odd Rock]].<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> Together, they explore the [[Underground World]] in pursuit of VoidCo to recover the Banandium Gems.<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>
 
==Controls==
DK boasts an expanded moveset compared to previous appearances, including the ability to climb most vertical surfaces, tear off [[chunk]]s of terrain, and use them in several ways, such as a "chunk jump" and a "turf surf".<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> The following table lists moves and functions whose inputs have been shown on-screen.
{|class="dk wikitable"style="width:40%;text-align:center"
|-
!style="width:40%"|Action
!style="width:40%"|Input
|-
!colspan=2|Basic controls
|-
|Move
|{{button|switch|leftstick}}
|-
|Look around
|{{button|switch|rightstick}}
|-
|[[Jump]]<br>{{conjectural|Talk}}<br>{{conjectural|Advance text}}
|{{button|switch|A}}
|-
|[[Punch]]
|{{button|switch|Y}}
|-
|Punch upward
|{{button|switch|X}}
|-
|Punch downward
|{{button|switch|B}}
|-
|[[Dive Punch]]
|Press and hold {{button|switch|B}} in midair
|-
|[[Hand Slap]]
|{{button|switch|R}}
|-
|[[Tear off]]
|Hold {{button|switch|ZR}}
|-
|[[Make music]]
|Hold {{button|switch|L}}
|-
|Map
|{{button|switch|minus}}
|-
!colspan=2|Holding object
|-
|Swing
|{{button|switch|Y}}
|-
|Throw
|Hold {{button|switch|ZR}} to aim, then release
|-
!colspan=2|While climbing
|-
|Drop
|{{button|switch|B}}
|-
!colspan=2|Turf surfing
|-
|Stop
|{{button|switch|ZL}}
|-
|Speed up
|{{button|switch|Y}}
|-
!colspan=2|[[Barrel Cannon]]
|-
|Exit
|{{button|switch|ZL}}
|-
|Fire
|{{button|switch|A}}
|-
!colspan=2|Map
|-
|Places
|{{button|switch|Left}} / {{button|switch|Right}}
|-
|Zoom
|{{button|switch|ZL}} / {{button|switch|ZR}}
|-
|Place pin
|{{button|switch|X}}
|-
|Your location
|{{button|switch|rightstickbutton}}
|-
|Reset terrain
|{{button|switch|plus}}
|-
|Back
|{{button|switch|B}}
|-
|Bananas & Fossils
|{{button|switch|L}} / {{button|switch|R}}
|}


==Characters==
==Characters==
*[[Donkey Kong]]
===Playable===
*[[VoidCo]]
{|class="wikitable dk"
*[[Cranky Kong]]<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/osirisuki029/status/1907478437914358015|title=Post|publisher=X}}</ref>
|-
*[[Helper Monkey]]-like monkey miners, somewhat resembling [[Diddy Kong]]<ref name=Direct/>
!Character!!Information
*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/>
|[[File:DKB Thinking DK.png|120px]]<br>[[Donkey Kong]]
*A giant rocky catfish<ref name=Direct/>
|The protagonist of the game.
*A large rolling boulder-like creature<ref name=Direct/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Odd Rock.png|120px]]<br>[[Odd Rock]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
|A purple, rock-like entity with two stubby legs, blue diamond-like eyes, and various VoidCo symbols and inscriptions on its body that aids [[Donkey Kong]] in his journey. Unlike most characters in the game, it has fully voiced dialogue.
|}
 
===Non-playable===
{|class="wikitable dk"
|-
!Character!!Information
|-
|[[File:DKB VoidCo.png|120px]]<br>[[VoidCo]]<ref name=engwebsite/>
|The main antagonists of the game. After the Banandium Gems were discovered, VoidCo took the opportunity to steal them and escaped deep underground, where Donkey Kong must chase them to recover the Banandium Gems.
|-
|[[File:DKB Cranky.png|120px]]<br>[[Cranky Kong]]
|The patriarch of the [[Kong|Kong Family]]. Cranky rides [[Rambi]] to the Underground World to chase after an unknown banana thief. He provides [[Donkey Kong]] with useful information.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
|-
|[[File:Prospector Monkey DKB.png|120px]]<br>[[Prospector Monkey]]s
|A group of spider monkey miners. They are sent to the Underground World alongside [[Donkey Kong]] by [[VoidCo]].
|-
|[[File:DKB Salvager Monkey.png|120px]]<br>[[Salvager Monkey]]s
|A group of monkeys native to the Underground World.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Rambi Icon.png|120px]]<br>[[Rambi]]
|Rambi comes to the Underground World alongside Cranky Kong.<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>
|-
|[[File:DKB Pauline Kid.png|120px]]
|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>
|-
|[[File:DKB Eyed Rock.png|120px]]
|Eyed, shapeshifting rock- or gem-like creatures that come in multiple colors.<ref name=Direct/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Ostrich.png|120px]]
|Ostriches with hair and wearing clothing.<ref name=Direct/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Big Monkey.png|120px]]
|A giant, black chimpanzee sitting in a throne, wearing headphones and headgear made of ripened bananas.<ref name=Direct/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Lava Ball Guy.png|120px]]
|A large, rolling boulder-like lava creature resembling [[Boss Brolder]].<ref name=Direct/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Blue Eel.png|120px]]
|A rocky blue eel that eats DK to "Teeleport" him.<ref name=TreehouseDay2/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Traffic Eel.png|120px]]
|A larger version of the eel with an anglerfish-like lure resembling traffic lights.<ref name=Direct/>
|}
 
==Enemies==
{|class="wikitable dk"style="text-align:center"
|-
!Image
!Name
!Description
|-
|[[File:DKB bug enemy.png|100px]]
|TBA
|align=left|An ant-like enemy that carries Banandium or rocks in its crystal-like abdomen<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Buzzoid.png|100px]]
|[[Buzzoid]]
|align=left|A flying wasp-like creature that throws chunks of various types of terrain, such as stone or Boom Rock<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Peekaboopoid.png|100px]]
|[[Peekaboopoid]]
|align=left|A small colorful octopus-like enemy that hides in groups in the environment and appears to swarm Donkey Kong<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
|-
|[[File:DKB Crockoid uncovered.png|100px]]<br>[[File:DKB Crockoid covered.png|100px]]
|[[Crockoid]]
|align=left|A golden crocodile skeleton covered in a concrete shell<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
|}
 
==Items==
*[[Banandium Gem]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Banandium Gold]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Banandium Chip]] - "''Trade these for bananas at any [[Chip Exchange]].''"<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Red Balloon]] - "''Float back after falling, without taking damage.''"<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*[[Fossil (item)|Fossil]] - "''Trade for new fashion items at any [[Style Shop]].''"<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
**Ammonite<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
**A fossil depicting a [[Gnawty]]<ref name=Direct/>
*[[Apple]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Map (Donkey Kong Bananza)|Map]] - "''Reveal hidden items on the Map ({{button|switch|minus}}).''"<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
 
==Objects==
*[[Crystal (Super Mario Galaxy)|Crystal]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Barrel]]<ref name=Direct/><ref name=TreehouseDay2/>
*[[Barrel Cannon]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Mine Cart]]<ref name=Direct/>
*A detonator activated by a [[Dive Punch]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Hand Slap]] panel<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Geyser (Donkey Kong Bananza)|Geyser]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*A [[checkpoint]] resembling a {{wp|tuning fork}}<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Crate]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Bramble|Thorns]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*A VoidCo device that creates indestructible "voided terrain"<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*[[Water Ball]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*[[Boom Rock]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
**[[Boom Bomb]]<ref name=Nindawko1/>
*[[Treasure chest]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*[[Shifty Stone]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*[[Bopper Switch]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*[[Void Stake]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
 
==Locations and Banandium Gems==
[[File:DKB Lagoon Layer gameplay.png|thumb|250px|[[Donkey Kong]] exploring the [[Lagoon Layer]]]]
===Sublayer 1===
;Checkpoints
*Checkpoint: SL1<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
;Banandium Gems
*The First Banandium Gem<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Through the Banana-Mining Belt<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
*Digging Up a Snack<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
 
===Ingot Isle Cave-In===
'''Terrain strength:''' ★☆☆☆☆<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>
<!--====Sublayer 10====<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>-->
 
===Lagoon Layer===
'''Terrain strength:''' ★★☆☆☆<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
====Sublayer 100====
;Checkpoints
*Ape Cape: SL100<ref name=TreehouseDay2/>
*Reservoir Hills: SL100<ref name=TreehouseDay2/>
*Reservoir Bank: SL100<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
;Banandium Gems
*First Crockoid Cracked! ''(×3)''<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Cave by the Cape<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Bathing Banana<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*A Nook behind Concrete<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Cranky's Lagoon Rant<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>
*Rise and Rinse<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Shifty Smash Challenge: Atop the Pipes<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Placed in a Pipe<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Shifty Smash: Beyond the Wall<ref name=TreehouseDay2/>
*Rest Stop on Roof Road<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*At the End of Roof Road<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Battle: Stoney, Grassy Goons<ref name=Nindawko1>{{cite|author=Nindawko|date=April 5, 2025|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HljqUCijoWg|title=I PLAYED DONKEY KONG BANANZA EARLY - Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay|publisher=YouTube|language=en-us|accessdate=April 13, 2025}}</ref>
;Challenges
*Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 1: Hangin' on Roof Road ''(Banandium Gems ×3)''<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt2/>
*Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 1: Crockoid ×3<ref name=Nindawko1/>
{{fake heading|4|Sublayer 101<ref name=TreehouseDay2/>}}
 
===Other locations===
*[[Baboomtown]]<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===Logos===
{{main-gallery}}
<gallery>
DKB Logo EN.png|International logo
DKB JP logo.png|Japanese logo
</gallery>
 
===Artwork===
====Characters====
<gallery>
<gallery>
DKB Punch.png|[[Donkey Kong]] throwing a punch
DKB Punch.png|[[Donkey Kong]] throwing a punch
DKB DK Rock Smash.png|Donkey Kong holding a large rock
DKB DK Rock Smash.png|Donkey Kong holding a large rock
DKB DK Minecart.png|Donkey Kong blasting off
DKB Arrow Barrel.png|[[Barrel Cannon]]
DKB Thinking DK.png|Donkey Kong thinking
DKB Banandium Gems.png|[[Banandium Gem]]s
DKB VoidCo.png|The members of [[VoidCo]]
DKB Gem Friend.png|A gem-like creature that befriends Donkey Kong
Helper Monkey DKB.png|A Miner Monkey
</gallery>
</gallery>


====Objects====
==References to other games==
<gallery>
*[[Donkey Kong (game)|''Donkey Kong'']]: A sign with "Arcade 81" appears, referencing this game's release in 1981.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/> In addition, [[Cranky Kong]] indirectly refers to [[Mario]] when remarking that rivals in his day had charisma, even when wearing overalls.<ref name="Cranky Kong references"/>
DKB Golden Bananas.png|[[Golden Banana]]s
*''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'': A fossil's appearance is based on [[Gnawty]]'s artwork.<ref name=Direct/> There is a gameplay segment that resembles [[Jungle Hijinxs (Donkey Kong Country)|Jungle Hijinxs]].<ref name=Direct/>
DKB Arrow Barrel.png|A [[barrel]] that resembles an [[Arrow Barrel]]
*''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'': The background of maps is based on the [[Northern Kremisphere]], specifically the area around [[Funky's Rentals]], [[Mekanos]], and [[Krematoa]].<ref name=TreehouseDay2/>{{ref timestamp|4:40}}
</gallery>
*''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'': When Donkey Kong breaks a Banandium Gem, 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 name="Cranky Kong references">{{cite|author=hibbysloth.art‬|date=April 3, 2025|url=https://bsky.app/profile/hibbysloth.art/post/3llw23rqvk22i|title=Post|publisher=Bluesky|language=en|accessdate=April 5, 2025}}</ref> The game includes a rearrangement of Rambi's theme.<ref>{{cite|date=26 Apr. 2025|title=Donkey Kong Bananza: Funny Faces #1|url=today.oatmealdome.me/open-content?id=41e2e218-cf8a-4d18-a254-5d3835050f15|publisher=[[Nintendo Today!]]|archive=x.com/TodayNewsBot/status/1916145776910123238|archiver=''X'' by @TodayNewsBot}}</ref>
*''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'': Crates with "NDC" and "[[Metro Kingdom|New Donk City]]" written on them appear in the opening area. [[Checkpoint]]s function similarly to the [[Checkpoint Flag]]s in this game.<ref name=TreehouseDay1Pt1/>


====Key artwork====
==Naming==
<gallery>
"''Bananza''" is a portmanteau of "banana" and "{{iw|wiktionary|bonanza#English|bonanza}}", referring to the game's initial gold rush setting.
DKB key artwork.png|Key artwork
DKB JP key artwork.png|Japanese key artwork
</gallery>
 
==References to other games==
*''[[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/>


==Names in other languages==
===Names in other languages===
{{foreign names
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ドンキーコング バナンザ
|Jpn=ドンキーコング バナンザ
|JpnR=Donkī Kongu Bananza
|JpnR=Donkī Kongu Bananza
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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[6]
ClassInd:L - General audience[7]
SMECCV:B - Twelve years and older[8]
Gmedia:7 - Seven years and older[9]
Mode(s) Single player
Format
Nintendo Switch 2:
Game Card
Digital download

Donkey Kong Bananza is an upcoming 3D action-adventure 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 in the Donkey Kong franchise following Donkey Kong 64, the first Donkey Kong platformer 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 villainous group of primates who have stolen the Banandium Gems. 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.[1] The game appears to take structural inspiration from Super Mario Odyssey.

As with other games following the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong uses his new design resembling the 2D illustrations drawn by Shigehisa Nakaue. The game also features full voice acting, specifically for the supporting character Odd Rock.

Donkey Kong Bananza was covered during the Nintendo Treehouse: Live events on April 3 and 4, 2025.[10][11][12]

Story

Ingot Isle as seen in the intro of Donkey Kong Bananza
Ingot Isle as seen during the game's intro

After a rumor spreads about a material known as Banandium appearing on Ingot Isle, an island far off the shores of DK Island,[13] Donkey Kong and a crew of Prospector Monkeys explore the island's mines to search for it. During their expedition, a group of primates called VoidCo arrives on a giant, planet-like boulder and steals the Golden Bananas known as Banandium Gems as the boulder pushes Ingot Isle further into the ground, with the resulting storm sending Donkey Kong and the Prospector Monkeys into the depths along with it. After regaining consciousness, Donkey Kong surveys the scene of Ingot Isle's cave-in, when a purple rock entity falls from the sky. Upon investigating, Donkey Kong discovers that the entity is called the Odd Rock.[10] Together, they explore the Underground World in pursuit of VoidCo to recover the Banandium Gems.[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".[10] The following table lists moves and functions whose inputs have been shown on-screen.

Action Input
Basic controls
Move Left Stick
Look around Right Stick
Jump
Talk
Advance text 		A Button
Punch Y Button
Punch upward X Button
Punch downward 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
While climbing
Drop B Button
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

Playable

Character Information
Artwork of Donkey Kong in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong 		The protagonist of the game.
Artwork of Odd Rock in Donkey Kong Bananza
Odd Rock[10] 		A purple, rock-like entity with two stubby legs, blue diamond-like eyes, and various VoidCo symbols and inscriptions on its body that aids Donkey Kong in his journey. Unlike most characters in the game, it has fully voiced dialogue.

Non-playable

Character Information
Artwork of the members of VoidCo for Donkey Kong Bananza
VoidCo[2] 		The main antagonists of the game. After the Banandium Gems were discovered, VoidCo took the opportunity to steal them and escaped deep underground, where Donkey Kong must chase them to recover the Banandium Gems.
A screenshot of Cranky Kong from Donkey Kong Bananza
Cranky Kong 		The patriarch of the Kong Family. Cranky rides Rambi to the Underground World to chase after an unknown banana thief. He provides Donkey Kong with useful information.[11]
A Prospector Monkey from Donkey Kong Bananza
Prospector Monkeys 		A group of spider monkey miners. They are sent to the Underground World alongside Donkey Kong by VoidCo.
A Salvager Monkey from Donkey Kong Bananza
Salvager Monkeys 		A group of monkeys native to the Underground World.[10]
Rambi icon from Donkey Kong Bananza
Rambi 		Rambi comes to the Underground World alongside Cranky Kong.[14]
A character from Donkey Kong Bananza A young female human resembling Pauline wearing a rock bracelet, shown on alternate key artMedia:Dkpauline.jpg in place of the Odd Rock.[15]
Screenshot of a character from Donkey Kong Bananza Eyed, shapeshifting rock- or gem-like creatures that come in multiple colors.[1]
Screenshot of a character from Donkey Kong Bananza Ostriches with hair and wearing clothing.[1]
Screenshot of a character from Donkey Kong Bananza A giant, black chimpanzee sitting in a throne, wearing headphones and headgear made of ripened bananas.[1]
Screenshot of a character from Donkey Kong Bananza A large, rolling boulder-like lava creature resembling Boss Brolder.[1]
Screenshot of a character from Donkey Kong Bananza A rocky blue eel that eats DK to "Teeleport" him.[12]
Screenshot of a character from Donkey Kong Bananza A larger version of the eel with an anglerfish-like lure resembling traffic lights.[1]

Enemies

Image Name Description
A bug-like enemy from Donkey Kong Bananza TBA An ant-like enemy that carries Banandium or rocks in its crystal-like abdomen[10]
A Buzzoid from Donkey Kong Bananza Buzzoid A flying wasp-like creature that throws chunks of various types of terrain, such as stone or Boom Rock[11]
A Peekaboopoid from Donkey Kong Bananza Peekaboopoid A small colorful octopus-like enemy that hides in groups in the environment and appears to swarm Donkey Kong[11]
A Crockoid from Donkey Kong Bananza
A Crockoid covered in concrete from Donkey Kong Bananza 		Crockoid A golden crocodile skeleton covered in a concrete shell[11]

Items

Objects

Locations and Banandium Gems

Donkey Kong exploring the Lagoon Layer in Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong exploring the Lagoon Layer

Sublayer 1

Checkpoints
Banandium Gems
  • The First Banandium Gem[10]
  • Through the Banana-Mining Belt[10]
  • Digging Up a Snack[10]

Ingot Isle Cave-In

Terrain strength: ★☆☆☆☆[10]

Lagoon Layer

Terrain strength: ★★☆☆☆[11]

Sublayer 100

Checkpoints
  • Ape Cape: SL100[12]
  • Reservoir Hills: SL100[12]
  • Reservoir Bank: SL100[11]
Banandium Gems
  • First Crockoid Cracked! (×3)[11]
  • Cave by the Cape[11]
  • Bathing Banana[11]
  • A Nook behind Concrete[11]
  • Cranky's Lagoon Rant[17]
  • Rise and Rinse[11]
  • Shifty Smash Challenge: Atop the Pipes[11]
  • Placed in a Pipe[11]
  • Shifty Smash: Beyond the Wall[12]
  • Rest Stop on Roof Road[11]
  • At the End of Roof Road[11]
  • Battle: Stoney, Grassy Goons[16]
Challenges
  • Lagoon Layer Challenge Course 1: Hangin' on Roof Road (Banandium Gems ×3)[11]
  • Lagoon Layer Battle Challenge 1: Crockoid ×3[16]
Sublayer 101[12]

Other locations

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[20]
Dōngqí Gāng Jiāo Lì Quánkāi 		Donkey Kong Banana Bonanza
Korean 동키콩 바난자[21]
Dongki Kong Bananja 		Donkey Kong Bananza

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Nintendo of America (April 2, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo Direct | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c April 2, 2025. Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site. Nintendo of America (American English). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Donkey Kong Bananza. Nintendo.com (British English). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  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. ^ Donkey Kong Bananza. Nintendo.com (German). Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  7. ^ Donkey Kong Bananza para Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo.com (Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  8. ^ Donkey Kong Bananza para Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo.com (Mexican Spanish). Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  9. ^ @Gmedia_Games (April 14, 2025). لعبة "Donkey Kong Bananza" تعود بأسلوب جديد! ينطلق فيها دونكي كونغ لاستعادة "الموزات الذهبية" من عصابة القردة الشريرة.. حصلت اللعبة على تصنيف 7 فما فوق.. X (Arabic). Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Gameplay Video – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa Nintendo of America (April 3, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Exploration Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  12. ^ a b c d e f g h Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Exploration Gameplay – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  13. ^ GameXplain (April 14, 2025). Tons of Donkey Kong Bananza Gameplay! (Switch 2 Event: LA). YouTube. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  14. ^ Eurogamer (April 3, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On Preview: Is It Good?. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  15. ^ Nintendo of Korea (Korean). Retrieved April 5, 2025. (Archived April 4, 2025, 19:07:28 UTC via Wayback Machine.) View in desktop mode.
  16. ^ a b c Nindawko (April 5, 2025). I PLAYED DONKEY KONG BANANZA EARLY - Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  17. ^ Eurogamer (April 3, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Hands-On Preview: Is It Good?. YouTube (American English). Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  18. ^ a b hibbysloth.art‬ (April 3, 2025). Post. Bluesky (English). Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  19. ^ 26 Apr. 2025. Donkey Kong Bananza: Funny Faces #1. Nintendo Today!. (Archived via X by @TodayNewsBot.)
  20. ^ 咚奇剛 蕉力全開 | Nintendo Switch 2 | 任天堂. nintendo.com (Chinese (Hong Kong)). Retrieved April 2, 2025.
  21. ^ 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)
Other Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour (2025)
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games
Super Mario franchise Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV (2025)
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