Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 system finally arrives on June 5, and the company is ushering it in with two marquee titles. Just a few weeks after the console hits the market alongside Mario Kart World, Nintendo will release Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new adventure game starring the iconic, banana-loving ape.
Bananza marks the first full 3D Donkey Kong title in over 20 years, and it’s a stunning showpiece for the new system, featuring impressive visuals and fully destructible environments that DK can pummel with his earth-shattering punches. Nintendo will undoubtedly share more details about the game in the weeks leading up to its launch, but in the meantime, here’s a roundup of everything we know so far about Donkey Kong Bananza.
When Will Donkey Kong Bananza Be Released?
Donkey Kong Bananza launches for the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025.
Preorder Donkey Kong Bananza
Preorders for both Donkey Kong Bananza and the Nintendo Switch 2 were initially slated to begin on April 9. However, both have been indefinitely delayed in the US and Canada as a result of newly enacted tariffs.
Nintendo has yet to confirm when preorders will now open, but the game and console are still scheduled to launch on their originally announced release dates.
Price
While some Nintendo Switch 2 games like Mario Kart World can be as expensive as $80, Donkey Kong Bananza will retail for $70.