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Donkey Kong Bananza: The Adventure with Pauline starts in July!
Nintendo unveils Donkey Kong Bananza for Switch 2 with new gameplay elements, co-op mode and powerful abilities. Coming out July 17th.
Donkey Kong Bananza: The Adventure with Pauline starts in July!
In an exciting Nintendo Direct presentation, the developer has announced the return of a hit: “Donkey Kong Bananza” is celebrating its premiere exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. The new 3D adventure will be launched on July 17, 2025 and promises to take players into an exciting, underground world.
The pre-released gameplay footage is almost 18 minutes long and provides an exciting foretaste of the adventures that Donkey Kong and young Pauline will experience in the game. Unlike the helpless princess we know from previous games, Pauline is an active comrade-in-arms who goes into battle and uses her voice to finish off her opponents. The destruction of the environment will also play a central role in the gameplay. Thanks to the transformation mechanic, Donkey Kong can not only change his game world, but also use parts of it as weapons.
Diverse game mechanics
Nintendo placed great emphasis on a multi-layered gaming experience with “Donkey Kong Bananza”. This includes a transformation system where players can obtain so-called “Bananergy” by collecting golden balls to transform into different animals. Donkey Kong can glide through the air as an ostrich or sprint across water surfaces as a zebra. The game world itself is also varied and ranges from underground areas to snow-covered landscapes and beaches.
The game also includes a co-op mode where players can control Donkey Kong and Pauline at the same time. While Donkey Kong provides the physical punch, Pauline can use vocal attacks and collect collectibles. The so-called GameShare function allows you to play locally on two consoles with just one game cartridge, which increases the multiplayer fun enormously.
Music and other features
Music plays a special role in “Donkey Kong Bananza”. In addition to new songs sung by Pauline, well-known melodies such as “Jungle Hijinks” and “DK Rap” are also included in the game. These musical elements are not just for entertainment, they also influence the game mechanics by helping players improve their skills through the so-called Giant Elders.
Another highlight of the game will be the “DK Artist” feature, which will allow players to create raffles using the new Joy-Con 2 with mouse controls. This shows once again how innovative the developers at Nintendo are.
With an exciting arsenal of new features and the return of beloved characters, Donkey Kong Bananza is an essential addition to the Nintendo Switch 2. The anticipation for the game is already palpable, and fans can look forward to exciting gameplay on July 17th when the adventure begins.
For more information about “Donkey Kong Bananza”, interested readers can read the detailed reports on stadt-bremerhaven.de, gamespot.com and polygon.com read up.