The Donkey Kong Bananza release date is Thursday 17th July 2025, Nintendo has confirmed. This places the game just over a month away from the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 console itself. In lieu of a big new 3D Mario platformer, this seems like the first big Switch 2 exclusive that is aimed at single-player fans.

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The pricey Nintendo Switch 2 is a worthy successor to the original Switch. Expect it to be the vessel for Nintendo's play-focused storytelling for the next decade.

Those not lucky enough to snag a preorder may be waiting in long lines this week if they want to play Mario Kart World.

Nintendo Switch 2 games are starting to appear on Amazon, with fans now able to pre-order multiple upcoming games through the popular storefront.

The Switch 2 only arrived last week, but Nintendo is already building up the hype for its next game Donkey Kong Bananza. In case you missed it, or want something else from the new hardware, this new 3D Donkey Kong will be launching next month on 17th July.