Donkey Kong Bananza Set to Launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in July 2025

Nintendo has unveiled Donkey Kong Bananza, a new 3D platforming action game exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2, slated for release on July 17, 2025, at $69.99.

A gameplay trailer debuted during the Nintendo Direct. Here’s the official description:

Prepare for Donkey Kong Bananza, an all-new 3D platforming adventure exclusive to Nintendo Switch 2. Smash, swing, and climb through dynamic environments, ripping apart terrain to unlock new paths. The more you destroy with mighty punches, the more secrets you uncover. Dive into this chaotic, banana-filled journey when Donkey Kong Bananza arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025, priced at $449.99.

The Nintendo Switch 2 includes:

A Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle, priced at $499.99 in the U.S., includes the console and a download code for Mario Kart World, available from launch day on June 5. Mario Kart World alone costs $79.99, a $10 increase over Nintendo’s priciest Switch title.

“Nintendo Switch 2 builds on eight years of innovation from the original Switch, blending at-home and on-the-go gaming,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa.

“Its new features elevate gaming experiences, marking a significant step forward in our mission to bring joy to everyone Nintendo reaches.”

Here’s the full lineup revealed during the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.

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