Nintendo Direct Sets Stage for Donkey Kong Bananza
Get ready, gamers: Nintendo has announced a dedicated Direct presentation. This broadcast will be exclusively focused on the upcoming “Donkey Kong Bananza” for the Nintendo Switch 2, promising a deep dive into the new title’s gameplay and features.
Bananza’s Big Reveal
The Nintendo Direct is scheduled for June 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. German time, streaming on the official Nintendo YouTube channel. The presentation promises about fifteen minutes of content, offering a close look at the game’s release on July 17 exclusively for the Switch 2.
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In “Donkey Kong Bananza,” players will guide Donkey Kong through an underground world to recover banana-shaped diamonds from a new enemy group, VoidCo. The price point for the game is set at €79.99, with pre-orders open at outlets like Amazon.
Return to the Jungle
This new game is the first major Donkey Kong installment since 2014’s “Tropical Freeze”. This fact has ignited substantial hype within the gaming community, with many anticipating a strong launch. In 2024, the video game industry generated approximately $184.4 billion in revenue globally, highlighting the significant financial stake in such releases (Statista).
A Familiar Face?
A point of significant excitement stems from a past Treehouse Livestream, where Pauline appeared in an official image. The image sparked extensive speculation regarding her potential role in the game and how she connects with classic Donkey Kong lore. Fans are hoping for more reveals about the mechanics, boss fights, and the new world.
The anticipation is high for how “Donkey Kong Bananza” will perform as it introduces the new generation of Nintendo Switch hardware. Fans are eagerly awaiting to discover whether the game lives up to the long wait.
