Donkey Kong Bananza Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has unveiled an exciting new addition to their lineup with the announcement of Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new 3D platforming action adventure game. Set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025, this game will be priced at $69.99. During the Nintendo Direct, fans were treated to a debut gameplay trailer that showcased the thrilling new adventures awaiting players.

The official description of Donkey Kong Bananza promises an exhilarating experience: "Get ready for Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new 3D platforming action adventure – available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Crash, bash, and climb through nearly everything in DK’s path and tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more that is demolished with powerful punches, the more areas open up to discover. Break on through this adventure full of mayhem, surprises, and bananas when Donkey Kong Bananza crashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17."

The Nintendo Switch 2, launching on June 5, 2025, will be available for $449.99. This next-generation console comes packed with several components:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

Additionally, Nintendo is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99 in the United States. This bundle includes the console and a download code for the new Mario Kart World game, available from the launch day of Nintendo Switch 2. The standalone Mario Kart World game is priced at $79.99, marking a $10 increase over Nintendo's previously most expensive Switch game.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa expressed his enthusiasm about the new console, stating, "Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch. With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches."

During the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed a plethora of exciting announcements that fans can look forward to.