Donkey Kong Bananza Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo has unveiled an exciting new addition to their gaming lineup with the announcement of Donkey Kong Bananza, a 3D platforming action game set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025. Priced at $69.99, this game promises to deliver an immersive adventure where players can engage in thrilling exploration and demolition. The official blurb from Nintendo describes the experience as follows:

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 July 17.

To showcase the gameplay, Nintendo released a debut trailer during the Nintendo Direct, which you can watch here:

The Nintendo Switch 2 itself is scheduled to launch on June 5, 2025, and will be available for $449.99. The console package includes the following:

• 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

For fans eager to dive into racing action, Nintendo is also offering a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99, available from the console's launch day. This bundle includes the system along with a download code for the new Mario Kart World game, which on its own will cost $79.99, marking a $10 increase over Nintendo's previously most expensive Switch game.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa shared his excitement 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 variety of new announcements were made, giving fans a glimpse into the future of Nintendo gaming.