Nintendo unveils Donkey Kong Bananza, a thrilling new 3D platformer exclusive to Switch 2 launching July 17, 2025 priced at $69.99.
The announcement debuted alongside gameplay footage in Nintendo's latest Direct. Here's the official description:
Experience Donkey Kong Bananza – an explosive 3D platforming adventure only on Nintendo Switch 2. Smash through environments, hurl terrain fragments, and uncover hidden zones as destruction unlocks new paths. Prepare for chaotic exploration packed with surprises and bananas when Donkey Kong swings onto Switch 2 this July.
Mark your calendars: the Nintendo Switch 2 launches June 5, 2025 for $449.99.
The Switch 2 package includes:
- Console
- Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 wrist straps
- Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI cable
- AC adapter
- USB-C charging cable
For $499.99, the Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle offers the console plus a digital copy of Mario Kart World ($79.99 standalone) – Nintendo's most premium Switch title to date.
"Switch 2 represents the evolution of hybrid gaming, building on eight years of Switch innovation," said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.
"With groundbreaking features that redefine interactive entertainment, we're confident Switch 2 will deliver joy to players worldwide."
Catch all announcements from Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct below.
