Nintendo’s Switch 2 has officially been launched, and the console is now available for gamers to purchase. To make the Switch 2 a more desirable choice, Nintendo has released a good number of games that are compatible only with the Switch 2.
One of those games in question is a new Donkey Kong game. Titled Donkey Kong Bonanza, here is everything you need to know about the new game.
We will be taking a look at the details of the new game, Donkey Kong Bonanza release date, price, pre-order options, and gameplay.
Do note that this game is only available for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game does not support the older generation models if you have the Switch, Switch Lite, or the Switch OLED.
Donkey Kong Bananza Release Date
This new Donkey Kong game is scheduled for release on July 17th, 2025. It was announced to the world during the Nintendo presentation of the Switch 2 on April 2nd, 2025.
Donkey Kong Bananza Trailer and Gameplay
The new Donkey Kong game lets you crash through anything and everything from walls to tunnels and even caves. Donkey Kong can be seen as an aggressive character who is ready to tear apart everything that comes in his way. The game states that the more areas you break up, the more you will be able to explore.
The game aims to recover the bananas that have been stolen by the very greedy Void Company. You see, this is the same company that has stolen away the golden banana, a massive treasure of the island. With the bananas stolen, it is up to Donkey Kong to retrieve them in this fun and new 3D adventure game.
Donkey Kong Bananza Online Support
You can play Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2 online via the Switch Online subscription. The Switch Online subscription will also grant you access to classic games from the Nintendo NES and the Super NES. Donkey Kong Bananza has support for online cloud saves as well.
Donkey Kong Bananza Play Modes
The game is easily playable via the TV Mode and Tabletop Mode with the help of the Switch 2 dock. Of course, you can always play it the traditional way as well, i.e., the handheld mode.
Donkey Kong Bananza: Pre-Order Details
The game is now available for gamers to pre-order. You can pre-order the game via the Nintendo eShop website by clicking right here. The game will be available in digital copies as well as physical copies. The game is available for pre-order at $69.99 regardless of the copy. If you want to download the game digitally, the game weighs 10GB.
Other Donkey Kong Games
You can play other older Donkey Kong games until Donkey Kong Bananza releases on the 17th of July 2025.
- Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong
- Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong 3
- Arcade Archives: Donkey Kong Jr
- Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
- Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
- Mario vs Donkey Kong
This concludes everything you need to know about the new and upcoming Donkey Kong game for the Switch 2. Are you planning to get a Switch 2 to play that game, or will you just continue playing with the older Switch and enjoy the older games until the price of the Switch 2 comes down? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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