"Donkey Kong Bananza Direct," introducing the action game "Donkey Kong Bananza" for Nintendo Switch 2, was released on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Details on the highly anticipated actions, story, and game systems have been revealed.
Lots of New Information! Donkey Kong Bananza Direct!
"Donkey Kong Bananza," the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive action game that left a strong impression in the recent Nintendo Direct,
has now had its "Donkey Kong Bananza Direct" released, which introduces the details of this title!
A wide variety of actions and the intriguing story are thoroughly introduced.
Synopsis
Ingos Island is abuzz with the discovery of the Golden Bananas, a monumental find.
Donkey Kong, who loves bananas, was also visiting the island, but he was suddenly caught in a great storm and sent deep underground.
There, Donkey Kong encountered a talking mysterious rock and decided to go on an adventure with it.
It turned out that the rock was actually a girl named Pauline with a special singing voice!
Donkey Kong wants bananas no matter what.
Pauline desperately wants to return to the surface.
Together, they embark on an adventure through a strange underground world, heading towards the center of the star where any wish is said to come true.
(Translated from Japanese)
Donkey Kong Bananza Official Website
Actions
YouTubeDonkey Kong utilizes his natural athleticism to collect Golden Bananas, or Banandiums, in the mysterious underground world!
Here are some of Donkey Kong's diverse actions.
Punch
YouTubeDestroy everything: enemies, walls, and even the ground.
Destruction leads to more destruction, and further discoveries.
Dive Punch
YouTubePunch directly downward to create a large hole in the ground.
Rolling
YouTubeMove at high speed while rolling.
You can even knock away light objects to proceed.
Hand Slap
YouTubeUse it to collect nearby items or as a sonar to make items buried in walls or the ground glow.
YouTubeWhen his hands are full, it's charming that he uses his feet.
Pull Out and Swing
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Donkey Kong can pull out walls, the ground, vegetables, and even enemies with his brute strength.
He can then swing the resulting debris to cause further destruction or attack enemies.
Debris Jump
YouTubeYou can also double-jump using debris.
Throw
YouTubeYou can throw debris.
Aim carefully and snipe enemies in the air!
YouTubeIf you throw soft materials, they can stick to walls.
Turf Surfing
YouTubeYou can skateboard exhilaratingly on debris.
Accelerate and blow away small enemies!
Whistle
YouTubePauline's ability allows her to show the way and even break curses placed by others.
YouTubeThere are various gimmicks on the stages.
Utilize Donkey Kong's diverse actions to clear the way!
Into a Zebra!? An Ostrich!? Bananza Transformations
YouTubeThe special ability "Bananza" has been passed down among the elders living in the underground world.
Pauline's singing voice, which inherited this ability, transforms Donkey Kong!
Transformations become possible by collecting gold and filling the adrenaline gauge.
Kong Bananza
YouTubeDestroy hard terrain with overwhelming power.
Zebra Bananza
YouTubeWater surfaces and crumbling ground are no match.
Dash through stages with proud leg strength.
Ostrich Bananza
YouTubeGlide through the sky with widely spread wings.
You can also attack from the sky with egg bombs.
You can switch Bananzas anytime, anywhere, so use them strategically depending on the situation!
VoidCo
YouTubeThe mining company "VoidCo" stands in Donkey Kong's way.
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- "Grumpy Kong" who creates soldiers
- "Poppy Kong" who gathers information
- Leader "Void Kong"
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They are also aiming for the center of the star, and to prevent anyone from getting there first, they block the holes leading to the lower levels.
Defeat the enemies guarding these holes and proceed!
Conquer Ruins to Obtain Banandiums
YouTubeBanandiums are not just scattered throughout the stages.
You can obtain Banandiums by completing missions in the ruins located in each stage.
YouTubeThe ruin missions also include side-scrolling action, which is familiar to the series.
Be sure to give them a try!
YouTubeWhen you obtain Banandiums, you can exchange them for points to upgrade Donkey Kong.
You can increase your maximum HP or punch power, so upgrade as you like.
Items That Can Be Exchanged for Various Tools and Outfits
Besides Banandiums, there are also useful items scattered throughout the stages.
Banandium Chips
YouTubeBanandium Chips can be exchanged for Banandiums at the exchange counter.
Gold
YouTubeGold can be exchanged for desired items at the tool shop.
Fossil
YouTubeFossil can be exchanged for desired outfits at the apparel shop.
Each outfit has additional effects, so coordinate them according to the occasion!
Co-op Play
YouTubeBy sharing the Joy-Con 2, you can control Donkey and Pauline separately.
Pauline can fire sound projectiles at target locations.
Even without owning the software, you can enjoy cooperative play both offline and online.
Dive into the Dynamic Underground World!
YouTube"Donkey Kong Bananza" promises an exhilarating experience with its incredibly rich array of actions, defying expectations.
The release date of Thursday, July 17, 2025 is highly anticipated!
For more details, check out the Donkey Kong Bananza official website!
