Donkey Kong Bananzais the first 3DDKplatformer in a very long time, and now that Switch 2 owners have spent more than enough time withMario Kart World(or not), a lot of people are hungry for thatnext flashy AAA Nintendo game. You’ll get to take control of the hairy ape and go on a destruction-fueled journey with a younger version of Pauline, who uses her beautiful singing voice to aid DK.
Of course, being a major Nintendo release,Donkey Kong Bananzawill be released physically and digitally for Switch 2 owners. You can choose to preorder from the eShop and play the game right when it launches, or pick it up from your local brick-and-mortar. For those curious about theexact digital release time forDonkey Kong Bananza, this guide can help.
We will also answer some burning questions surrounding the upcoming exclusive.
What’s the Expected Release Time for Donkey Kong Bananza?
Wednesday Night!
Nintendo does not announce the release times for its games like other major developers and publishers typically do. Still, if you head over to the support page for the eShop, you’ll find out that first-party Nintendo Switch games, likeDonkey Kong Bananza, typically release around 9 PM PT (Los Angeles) and midnight ET (NYC).This means that you should be able toplayDonkey Kong Bananzaon Wednesday night.If you live in other regions, you might have to wait until midnight local time to be able to playBananza.
Is Donkey Kong Bananza Coming to Switch 1?
Donkey Kong Bananzaactually started in development as a Switch 1 exclusive, but was converted into aSwitch 2game. However, the game will not be coming toSwitch 1.
Is Donkey Kong Bananza Open World?
It’s Layered
LikeSuper Mario Odyssey,Donkey Kong Bananzawill have contained levels for you to explore. There isn’t a huge open-world map you’ll spend hundreds of hours exploring.
Is Donkey Kong Bananza Two Players?
DK and Pauline Co-Op
Yes!One player can hop into the game and control Pauline on DK’s back. The second player can shoot text blocks at enemies and bosses to help player one out. It’s not the most impressive or immersive multiplayer mode, but it’s great for a younger person playing with a parent or other adult.
It’s worth noting that if the second player has a Switch 1,GameShare can be used. They won’t be able to play the full game on their own with the old console, but they can still hop into the game as Pauline if they have a friend with a Switch 2.
