Fan Decodes Donkey Kong Bananza's Secret Banana Alphabet Pre-Launch

The excitement surrounding Donkey Kong Bananza has reached new heights as a dedicated fan, known as 2Chrispy, has successfully decoded a secret banana alphabet before the game's official release. This intriguing development has fans buzzing with anticipation and curiosity about the game's hidden elements. In his YouTube video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," uploaded on April 27, 2Chrispy shared the meticulous process behind deciphering the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls." These scrolls, featuring the secret banana letter system, have been spotted in various game trailers, gameplay footage, and on the official website.

Ancient Monkey Scrolls

While the concept of an invented language within a game is not new—Nintendo previously incorporated one in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with Hylian—the early discovery of Donkey Kong Bananza's secret language is unprecedented. This feat highlights the dedication of the Donkey Kong community, or perhaps their eagerness to fill the void while awaiting more game news. Although the accuracy of 2Chrispy's decoding remains unconfirmed, his detailed analysis and methodical approach have convinced many fans of its authenticity.

Thanks, Chip Exchange

In his video, 2Chrispy explained how he began deciphering the "bananbet" by focusing on the phrase "Chip Exchange." This term appears when a player collects a Banandium Chip, prompting a message to "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By meticulously analyzing game trailers frame by frame, 2Chrispy identified the "Chip Exchange" signage as a potential starting point for his decoding efforts. He noted that the symbols on the signage corresponded to the number of letters in "exchange," and the repetition of the letter "e" supported his theory. He then extended this method to other symbols found in screenshots and trailers, utilizing a word finder app to complete the puzzle.

While these findings remain speculative, 2Chrispy's dedication to analyzing the available game content is commendable. As fans eagerly await more information about Donkey Kong Bananza, such discoveries may inspire further exploration of the game's trailers and screenshots.

Donkey Kong Bananza is scheduled for release on July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. To keep up with the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our article below!