Donkey Kong Bananza
Donkey Kong Bananza is a platformer set to release in 2025, developed by Nintendo EPD exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Players control Donkey Kong, the iconic gorilla, as he teams up with a young Pauline to venture underground and reclaim stolen banana-shaped diamonds from a gang of villainous apes. The gameplay draws inspiration from Super Mario Odyssey (2017), featuring expansive, sandbox-style levels where players complete objectives, battle enemies, and collect items. However, Bananza sets itself apart with its fully destructible environments—nearly all terrain can be demolished to uncover secrets, forge new paths, or unearth hidden collectibles. This title marks Nintendo’s first in-house Donkey Kong game since Donkey Kong Jungle Beat (2004). Development began after Super Mario Odyssey wrapped production, initially targeting the original Nintendo Switch before shifting to the Switch 2 to better realize the team’s ambitious vision. Building on the voxel-based terrain manipulation introduced in Odyssey, EPD expanded […]






