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Donkey Kong Bananza

​Donkey Kong Bananza marks the iconic ape's triumphant return to 3D platforming, offering players an expansive underground world to explore. In this adventure, Donkey Kong embarks on a mission to retrieve stolen golden bananas from the nefarious VoidCo. Utilizing his formidable strength, he can demolish terrain to uncover hidden paths and secrets. The game introduces a new sidekick, Odd Rock, who assists in overcoming obstacles and navigating treacherous environments.

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Donkey Kong Bananza
Released
July 17, 2025
ESRB
Everyone 10+ // Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Number of Players
Single-player
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
July 17, 2025

​Donkey Kong Bananza marks the iconic ape's triumphant return to 3D platforming, offering players an expansive underground world to explore. In this adventure, Donkey Kong embarks on a mission to retrieve stolen golden bananas from the nefarious VoidCo. Utilizing his formidable strength, he can demolish terrain to uncover hidden paths and secrets. The game introduces a new sidekick, Odd Rock, who assists in overcoming obstacles and navigating treacherous environments.

Number of Players
Single-player

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