Nintendo has revealed the Version 1.1.0 patch notes forDonkey Kong Bananza, with the title’s day one update adding GameShare functionality and some other improvements.Donkey Kong Bananzawill finally be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 tomorrow, July 17, and reviews for the platformer have been largely stellar so far, with audiences and critics praising its gameplay, characters, and destructible environments.
After getting their first look at the newestDonkey Konggame during the dedicated Switch 2 Direct livestream in April, fans were disappointed that the title wouldn’t be a day one release for Nintendo’s new system. The first original DK game sinceDonkey Kong Country: Tropical Freezein 2014 and the first 3D platformer in the series since 1999’sDonkey Kong 64,Donkey Kong Bananzahad a lengthy development period, with the studio hard at work on the title for nearly eight years. Fans of the character will finally be able to get their hands onBananzatomorrow, and ahead of its release, Nintendo has revealed what players can expect from its day one patch.
The day-one patch forDonkey Kong Bananzaisn’t very large, but it does include support for a highly anticipated feature. By downloading the update, players will be able to select “GameShare with people nearby” or “GameShare via GameChat” by heading to the pause menu and selecting the “Play with two people” option. Additionally, the update fixes a number of issues and improves the overall gameplay experience. TheNintendo Switch 2’s GameChat featurehas been incredibly well-received, allowing up to 12 friends to play together and including video chat support for four players simultaneously. InDonkey Kong Bananza, a second player can control Pauline during DK’s adventure.
While the game is already seeing rave reviews, director Kazuya Takahashi recently noted thatDonkey Kong Bananzamay see some performance dropsduring gameplay, though he also maintained that these wouldn’t impact the overall player experience. According to Takahashi, the development team chose to prioritize fun and playability, and performance may suffer a tad when too much is going on at once on screen.
Producer Kenta Motokura recently confirmed thatmoreDonkey Konggames could be on the waydepending on how wellBananzaperforms, with both classic 2D entries and more modern 3D titles possibly on the way in the future. Given thatDonkey Kong Bananzaalready boasts an average score of 91 onOpenCritic, it’s likely that players will get their wish, and the popular character may be back in the limelight for the foreseeable future.
