Donkey Kong's friends, Diddy and Lanky, have been kidnapped by the evil King K. Rool and his Kremlings. Your mission is to rescue them and save the jungle from certain doom. Along the way, you'll encounter a range of challenging enemies, from Kremling minions to treacherous terrain.
: Your standard balloons transform into Donkey Kong heads . New Ending : Unlocks an exclusive image after the credits. donkey kong bananza nsp full
, released on September 12, 2025. It adds the classic DK Island as a playable area and a roguelike "Emerald Rush" mode. Co-op Mode Donkey Kong's friends, Diddy and Lanky, have been
: Supports 1-2 players, where the second player controls Pauline's vocal blasts. Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Along the way, you'll encounter a range of
: Almost every surface can be punched, smashed, or torn away to reveal secrets or create new paths.
Players use Donkey Kong’s strength to punch, smash, and carve through nearly any surface to find paths and collectibles.
The game launched with a base price of $69.99 and boasts a file size of approximately 28.9GB on the Nintendo eShop—significantly larger than many other Switch 2 titles. For those looking to expand their experience, a paid DLC expansion titled "Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush" was released on September 12, 2025, bringing players back to Donkey Kong's tropical paradise.