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Donkey Kong Bananza
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Donkey Kong Bananza

Smash! Explore! Bananas!
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Violence, Online interactivity, Mild fantasy themes
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Smash!
Explore!
Bananas!

Join the unlikely duo of Donkey Kong and Pauline as they smash their way through a vast underground world in Donkey Kong Bananza – only on Nintendo Switch 2.

Smash! Explore! Bananas!

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Join the unlikely duo of Donkey Kong and Pauline as they smash their way through a vast underground world in Donkey Kong Bananza – only on Nintendo Switch 2.

Recover the stolen bananas!

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Ingot Isle was buzzing with excitement over the discovery of the century: golden bananas…

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…until Void Company swooped in and swiped the whole bunch!

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Caught amid the chaos of this banana banditry, Donkey Kong is swept up by a vortex that sends him deep underground.

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As his adventure begins, DK encounters a young girl called Pauline. Together, they set a course for the Planet Core, which legends say will grant them their greatest wishes.

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Ingot Isle was buzzing with excitement over the discovery of the century: golden bananas…

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…until Void Company swooped in and swiped the whole bunch!

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Caught amid the chaos of this banana banditry, Donkey Kong is swept up by a vortex that sends him deep underground.

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As his adventure begins, DK encounters a young girl called Pauline. Together, they set a course for the Planet Core, which legends say will grant them their greatest wishes.

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Donkey Kong

With his incredible strength, DK can smash and bash his way through almost anything that stands between him and his beloved bananas.

Pauline

A young girl with a powerful singing voice. She teams up with DK in the hopes of finding a way back to the surface.

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Donkey Kong

With his incredible strength, DK can smash and bash his way through almost anything that stands between him and his beloved bananas.

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Pauline

A young girl with a powerful singing voice. She teams up with DK in the hopes of finding a way back to the surface.

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Void Company

These troublemakers have been wreaking havoc throughout the underground world. What is this unsavoury bunch up to?

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Void Company

These troublemakers have been wreaking havoc throughout the underground world. What is this unsavoury bunch up to?

Break it down

Bash through just about anything with the raw power of Donkey Kong! Crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw – the more you smash, the more secrets you'll open up to explore.

Check out the video below to see what else this Kong is capable of.

Peel back the layers

Delve deeper underground to discover a subterranean world that's more than it seems on the surface. From lush lagoons, enormous canyons, and even frozen tundra – each layer is full of surprises. These layers are also home to inhabitants who need help dealing with Void Company's shenanigans.

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Oh, banana!

Each layer is chock-full of golden goodies to unearth, and chief among them are Banandium Gems. Collecting these tasty treats will earn you Skill Points to increase DK's max health, power up his punches and learn new skills.

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Each layer is chock-full of golden goodies to unearth, and chief among them are Banandium Gems. Collecting these tasty treats will earn you Skill Points to increase DK's max health, power up his punches and learn new skills.

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There's a whole bunch of Banandium Gems to find, so explore (and destroy) every nook and cranny, and take on challenge courses throughout your adventure to gobble up as many gems as you can.

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Unleash the Bananzas!

By harnessing Bananzas, ancient powers passed down in the Underground World, Pauline's singing can make DK transform into new animal forms. These transformations won't last forever though, so use them wisely and gather up gold to keep your Bananergy topped up.

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Kong Bananza

Wield incredible destructive power to smash through stronger materials and terrain with relative ease.

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Zebra Bananza

Move at top speed across the surface of water and crumbling pathways.

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Ostrich Bananza

Spread your wings and soar through the sky, dropping Egg Bombs on your foes from above.

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Kong Bananza

Wield incredible destructive power to smash through stronger materials and terrain with relative ease.

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Zebra Bananza

Move at top speed across the surface of water and crumbling pathways.

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Ostrich Bananza

Spread your wings and soar through the sky, dropping Egg Bombs on your foes from above.

Split the fun in co-op

Share a Joy-Con 2 controller with a friend to have them join in as Pauline. Unleash vocal blasts using mouse controls to help DK attack enemies and destroy terrain. With GameShare, you also can invite a friend to join your co-op session using their own console locally or online* with just one copy of the game.

*GameShare via GameChat only available on Nintendo Switch 2 and requires a stable internet connection.

Fashion meets function

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Trade fossils excavated from your destructive endeavours for fashionable outfits – including funky hats, stylish ties and fabulous fur colours! Customise Donkey Kong and Pauline's appearances to find a fit that not only looks good but adds benefits, such as reduced damage from enemies or helping you swim faster.

New to platforming games?

Assist Mode is the way to play! This mode offers plenty of support while you get into the swing of things, such as guiding you towards your next goal and reducing the damage you receive. You can switch between Assist Mode and Normal Mode at any time to suit your playstyle.

Make your masterpiece

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If you fancy a break from your subterranean adventure, why not get creative with DK Artist. Use mouse controls to carve, smoothen, paint and sculpt to your heart's content.

Compatible with amiibo

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By scanning the Donkey Kong & Pauline amiibo (sold separately), you can unlock the Diva Dress outfit for Pauline to wear.

Split the fun in co-op

Share a Joy-Con 2 controller with a friend to have them join in as Pauline. Unleash vocal blasts using mouse controls to help DK attack enemies and destroy terrain. With GameShare, you also can invite a friend to join your co-op session using their own console locally or online* with just one copy of the game.

*GameShare via GameChat only available on Nintendo Switch 2 and requires a stable internet connection.

Fashion meets function

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Trade fossils excavated from your destructive endeavours for fashionable outfits – including funky hats, stylish ties and fabulous fur colours! Customise Donkey Kong and Pauline's appearances to find a fit that not only looks good but adds benefits, such as reduced damage from enemies or helping you swim faster.

New to platforming games?

Assist Mode is the way to play! This mode offers plenty of support while you get into the swing of things, such as guiding you towards your next goal and reducing the damage you receive. You can switch between Assist Mode and Normal Mode at any time to suit your playstyle.

Make your masterpiece

NSwitch2_DonkeyKongBananza_DK_Artist.jpg

If you fancy a break from your subterranean adventure, why not get creative with DK Artist. Use mouse controls to carve, smoothen, paint and sculpt to your heart's content.

Compatible with amiibo

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By scanning the Donkey Kong & Pauline amiibo (sold separately), you can unlock the Diva Dress outfit for Pauline to wear.

Can Donkey Kong and Pauline reach the planet's core?

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Find out in

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only on Nintendo Switch 2!

Retailers

Australia

Big W - Australia
EB Games - Australia
Gamesmen - Australia
Harvey Norman - Australia
JB Hi-Fi - Australia
Kogan - Australia
My Nintendo Store (AU)
Officeworks
Target - Australia
The Good Guys - Australia

New Zealand

EB Games - New Zealand
Harvey Norman - New Zealand
Heathcotes - New Zealand
JB Hi-Fi - New Zealand
Mighty Ape - New Zealand
My Nintendo Store (NZ)
Noel Leeming - New Zealand
The Warehouse - New Zealand

Game specifications

Release date17/7/2025
GenreAction, Platformer
No. of playersUp to 2 players
Game file size8.68GB
PublisherNintendo
Supported languagesJapanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional)

Supported play modes

TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

This game supports the following features:

Save Data Cloud

Play online, access classic games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Learn more

Notices

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
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