July 2: A lengthy Donkey Kong Bananza overview trailer has just dropped, which clocks in at eight minutes. As is tradition for Nintendo, the video is only available in Japanese – but we should receive an English version soon.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Join the unlikely duo of Donkey Kong and Pauline as they smash their way through a vast underground world in Donkey Kong Bananza – only on Nintendo Switch 2.
Bash through just about anything with the raw power of Donkey Kong! Crash through walls, carve tunnels with your fists, punch straight down into the ground, and even tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw – the more you smash, the more secrets you’ll open up to explore.
Delve deeper underground to discover a subterranean world that’s more than it seems on the surface. From lush lagoons, enormous canyons, and even frozen tundra – each layer is full of surprises. These layers are also home to inhabitants who need help dealing with Void Company’s shenanigans.
Each layer is chock-full of golden goodies to unearth, and chief among them are Banandium Gems. Collecting these tasty treats will earn you Skill Points to increase DK’s max health, power up his punches and learn new skills.
There’s a whole bunch of Banandium Gems to find, so explore (and destroy) every nook and cranny, and take on challenge courses throughout your adventure to gobble up as many gems as you can.
By harnessing Bananzas, ancient powers passed down in the Underground World, Pauline’s singing can make DK transform into new animal forms. These transformations won’t last forever though, so use them wisely and gather up gold to keep your Bananergy topped up.
Take a look at the new Donkey Kong Bananza overview trailer below.
Overview Trailer
Donkey Kong Bananza hits Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025 worldwide. Further news about the console can be found here.
July 3: The trailer has now received an English version. We’ve swapped that in above.
