Players who bought the Nintendo Switch 2 with the laser focus of playing Nintendo’s exclusive titles may have been disappointed that the sole first-party experience available at launch was Mario Kart World.

Donkey Kong Bananza is bringing us a smashing new adventure starring the famous gorilla, and it's already shaping up to be one of the most exciting upcoming Switch 2 games on the near horizon. With the first official reveal coming during the Switch 2 April Direct, we've since gotten an even better picture of what's in store.

The Donkey Kong Bananza game launches July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Pre-orders are available now on Nintendo eShop