Donkey Kong Bananza announced for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D Donkey Kong game

Nintendo today revealed Donkey Kong Bananza, which is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can grab this one on July 17, 2025.

This is the first time a 3D Donkey Kong game is being made since the N64 era. According to Nintendo’s it’s officially categorized as a platforming action adventure title.

Here’s the official blurb:

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.

Have a look at the first Donkey Kong Bananza trailer below.

Announcement Trailer

Other news from today’s big Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct is being rounded up here.