Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Physical Release
- Standard Game Card
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch 2
17th Jul 2025 — $69.99
17th Jul 2025 — £66.99
Nintendo eShop
- 17th Jul 2025 — £58.99
- Demo Available
- Yes
- Series
- Tags
- Feature Support
- Addons / DLC
- Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Review Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) - Absolutely Smashing, But Can It Beat Mario Odyssey?
Big DK energy
Even though it confirmed my suspicions, the reveal that Donkey Kong Bananza was coming to us from the team behind Super Mario Odyssey couldn't help but strike a little bit of fear into my heart. We know that the group within Nintendo EPD is a talented bunch, but how was I ever going to be able to fully throw myself into another 3D...
DLC Reviews
Ore and Awe?
I've become so used to Nintendo taking its sweet time with DLC rollouts I assumed there was no way we'd get first-party add-ons within the first year of Switch 2. Happy Home Paradise, the Booster Course Pass and Side Order were all pleasantly surprising, not because of their packed bonus content (though that was a welcome factor), but...
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Donkey Kong Bananza Guides
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Walkthrough
Now updated with a bunch of DLC tips
Donkey Kong Bananza is absolutely packed with things to do and see. Fortunately, we here are Nintendo Life are on hand to help with our ultimate Donkey Kong Bananza Guide. In this guide, we'll be running through everything you need to know about DKB and where to find every collectible, including All Banandium...
Guide Best Donkey Kong Games Of All Time
Swing when you're winning
While Mario is the main man when it comes to all things Nintendo, it was Donkey Kong who gave the plumber a leg-up in the world of video games. The ape's debut not only conquered the arcade and introduced the world to a video gaming legend, but it saved the company and put Nintendo on the path to becoming the cultural force...
Guide Best Nintendo Switch 3D Platformers
Now featuring Switch 2
Updated with new additions, honourable mentions, and a handful of Switch 2 entries. Enjoy! Ah, the 3D platformer. Ever since Super Mario 64 landed and showed everyone just how good three-dimensional platforming could be, there have been developers hoping to capture just a smidgen of that game’s magic. It was a tough act to...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: All Banandium Gem Locations
Top Banana
Welcome to our hub detailing where to find Banandium Gems, Donkey Kong Bananza's most sought-after collectible. If you're trying to level up DK's abilities, then these delicious delicacies are your number one way to do it. Fortunately, they're everywhere. Below, we have laid out every Banandium Gem in the game by Layer, each of which is...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Lagoon Layer Banandium Gems
Banana bobbing
The Lagoon Layer is where Donkey Kong Bananza's Banandium Gem hunt really begins, and in this guide, we'll be showing you how to find each and every one of them. Below, we have provided a map and list of the Lagoon Layer's three sub-layers, which you can use in combination to track down all 56 Banandium Gems in the region. If you're...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Freezer Layer Banandium Gems
Iced Gems
The snow-covered Freezer Layer has the most Banandium Gems in any region in Donkey Kong Bananza, and they're split between a bunch of sub-layers. There are a whopping 87 Banandium Gems to find across the area's four sub-layers, and we have made a map and list for each of them, which you can use in tandem to track them all down. And...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Feast Layer Banandium Gems
Feeling hungry?
There's a rumble in our tummy, so it's time to head down to Donkey Kong Bananza's Feast Layer and pick up some Banandium Gems in the process. There are 69 Banandium Gems to find in this region, and we've built the following maps and lists to make sure that you don't miss out on a single one. If you're still after Banandium Gems but...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Ingot Isle Banandium Gems
First pick
So, you've landed in the Donkey Kong Bananza starting area and you want to make a start on 100%-ing your collection already — we like the ambition! Fortunately, you've come to the right place. In this guide, we'll be running through the locations of all the Banandium Gems in DKB's Ingot Isle. The majority of these only crop up once...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Forest Layer Banandium Gems
Fruits of the Forest
Aside from being the site of the Ostrich Elder — and all the airborne adventure that storyline brings — Donkey Kong Bananza's Forest Layer is also absolutely packed with Banandium Gems. There are a whopping 83 Banandium Gems to collect across this region's two layers, and we've got the precise details on how to find each...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Canyon Layer Banandium Gems
These bananas rock
The Canyon Layer is one of the biggest areas in Donkey Kong Bananza, so you can bet that there are a boatload of Banandium Gems to keep an eye out for while you set out exploring. In this guide, you'll find maps and lists pinpointing all 80 Banandium Gems found across the Canyon's three sub-layers. If you're after something...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: All Fossil Locations
Bone to pick
If you're looking to pick up every outfit in Donkey Kong Bananza, then you're going to want to be on the lookout for Fossils. These stone bones can be found all over the place in the underground world, with some layers even boasting three different rarities to their name. Fossils are unique to each layer, and we've put together the...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Groove Layer Banandium Gems
Funky Fruit
If you've boogied your way down to Donkey Kong Bananza's Groove Layer and you're after all the Banandium Gems hidden around the area, you've come to the right place. There are 30 Banandium Gems to collect in this area, and we've laid them all out in the following map and list, so you can make sure you don't miss any. If you're done...
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Donkey Kong Bananza News
News Switch Online's DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward
A "limited-time offer" until 1st September
In June, Nintendo announced the new Switch Online event 'DK Challenge' where players could unlock digital challenge cards as a reward. Nintendo has now taken this a step further, announcing Donkey Kong fans in the US can receive a physical 39-card set if they complete the "entire DK Challenge". This...
News Here Are The Best-Selling Switch 1 & 2 Games As Of June 2026
The BSOATs, if you will
Nintendo's latest financial report is out, which means it's time for an updated look at the best-selling Switch 1 and 2 games so far. Starting with the Switch 1, the order in the list remains unchanged from the previous quarter, and really, pretty much all of the entries have clocked up another couple 100 thousand units...
News Xbox Series S Is Now More Expensive Than Switch 2 In Europe And The UK
Though likely not for long
We currently live in an era in which consoles are getting more expensive as time goes on. It's ridiculous. The good news, however, is that for the remainder of August at least, the Switch 2 is now reasonably cheaper than the Xbox Series S in Europe and the UK. This does, of course, also apply to the US, but Microsoft...
News Donkey Kong Bananza's Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music This Week
Featuring more than eight hours of music!
Nintendo Music has delivered a huge update this week, adding the Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 soundtrack. This latest update for the Switch Online app comes loaded with a whopping 229 tracks, with a runtime of 8 hours and 36 minutes. Nintendo further notes how this features "tracks for all of the Bananza...
News New Switch 2 Bundle Announced For Europe
Pokopium
Nintendo has seemingly finally realised just how popular Pokémon Pokopia really is. Following in the footsteps of Australia and New Zealand, the company has announced a new Switch 2 bundle for Europe. It contains the console itself along with a download code for Pokopia and is scheduled to launch on 2nd July 2026. So yeah, this seems to...
News Nintendo Alarmo Adds Donkey Kong Bananza Theme
"Hey DK, are you awake?"
Apart from the announcement of DK Challenges this week, Nintendo has also revealed a new Donkey Kong-themed update for its Alarmo sound clock. This latest update for the clock adds multiple alarm sounds from DK and Pauline's new Switch 2 outing, Donkey Kong Bananza. This includes a sound based on the
News 'DK Challenge' Will Put Your NSO & Bananza Skills To The Test For A Limited Time
With a Mario-themed Bananza event in tow
We heard rumours of some incoming NSO challenges yesterday, and in today's Direct, they materialised. The 'DK Challenge' event kicks off tomorrow, 10th June, at 2am BST / 3am CET / 6pm PT (9th) / 9pm ET (9th), and will be sticking around until 1st September. These new challenges will put your skills to the...
News Donkey Kong Bananza's Next DLC Event Begins Next Week
Kong Returns
With the 'Rattlin' Snake Bananza' event firmly in the rear-view, Nintendo has announced what's next for Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC challenges. Next up is the 'Kong Bananza Returns' event, which gets underway next week, on 9th June, and will be sticking around until 16th. As the name suggests, there are some Donkey Kong Country...
News Nintendo Announces Switch 2 'Choose Your Game' Bundle
Launching early June
Nintendo has announced a new 'Choose Your Game' console bundle for the Switch 2, launching at participating retailers in North America in early June for $499.99. So essentially, you get the Switch 2 console itself plus a download code from a selection of three potential games: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon...
News Here's A Look At The Best-Selling Switch And Switch 2 Games So Far
Pokémon Pokopia entered the chat
Nintendo's latest financial report is in, and with that comes an updated look at the best-selling Switch and Switch 2 games so far. Switch 2 hasn't had quite enough big hitters to muster up a 'top 10' of its own just yet, but the system is now sitting with a perfectly respectable 'top 5' of exclusives that have...
Previews
Preview Donkey Kong Bananza - DK's Getting His Own Odyssey, And It's A Helluva Trip
Gotta respect the Rambition
Nintendo has a real knack for testing my attention span. I felt it in the subtask-filled Hyrule of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but, far more importantly for this preview, it's Super Mario Odyssey that most effectively bombarded me with distractions. Even a simple 'Walk to that giant building in New Donk...
Hands On Rock Surfing And Boulder Bashing - 'Donkey Kong Bananza' Is Brilliantly Bonkers
Bananza split
Donkey Kong's new design is perfect. Nope, we're not changing our stance here, and Donkey Kong Bananza solidified it even more. A new 3D Mario isn't here to usher in a new generation of platformers for the new console, but we have plenty of fuzzy monkeys and apes to keep us company over the summer months as we bask in the Switch 2...
About The Game
A ground-breaking adventure starring Donkey Kong!
The big guy is back – Donkey Kong swings onto Nintendo Switch 2 with a brand new action adventure!
Help Donkey Kong make his way through the depths of the Underground World. The deeper he goes, the more amazing places he finds!
There's no shortage of things DK can pulverise with his powerful punches. Break on through this truly destructive adventure.
The whole island was buzzing about the discovery of this tasty treasure. But then, disaster struck! The mysterious group, known as VoidCo, has its eyes on this prized bunch. But no one messes with DK's favourite food! Behold the golden bananas: Golden bananas?!
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This is Best Game Of The Year 2025. This much exclusive on Switch 2 game.
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