Donkey Kong Bananza Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has exciting news for fans with the announcement of a brand-new 3D platforming action game, Donkey Kong Bananza, set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. Mark your calendars for July 17, 2025, and get ready to dive into this thrilling adventure priced at $69.99.

The debut gameplay trailer was unveiled during the Nintendo Direct, showcasing what players can expect from Donkey Kong Bananza. Here's the official description:

Get ready for Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new 3D platforming action adventure – available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Crash, bash, and climb through nearly everything in DK’s path and tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more that is demolished with powerful punches, the more areas open up to discover. Break on through this adventure full of mayhem, surprises, and bananas when Donkey Kong Bananza crashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17.

The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit the market on June 5, 2025, with a price tag of $449.99. The package includes:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

Additionally, Nintendo is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99, available starting from the console's launch day. This bundle includes the system along with a download code for the new Mario Kart World game, which, when purchased separately, costs $79.99—a $10 increase from Nintendo's previously most expensive Switch game.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa shared his enthusiasm about the new console, stating, “Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch. With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches.”

During the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, a wealth of new information was shared, stirring excitement among the gaming community.