Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush
Platform • Adventure
2025
Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush is an upcoming Platform/Adventure game releasing on Nintendo Switch 2. Scheduled to launch on September 12, 2025.
Developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo.
Release Date: 09/13/2025
Released
Story
Sightsee across this modern take on Donkey Kong’s home, packed with nostalgic views like DK’s Treehouse, Gangplank Galleon, and other iconic locations. Take in-game photos with familiar friends Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, Cranky Kong, and Rambi, and Squawks, and decorate DK Island with DLC-exclusive character statues that you can obtain with Banandium Chips. You might even find some hidden bonus stages among the mine cart tracks and jungle ruins!
Game Information
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2
Genres
PlatformAdventure
Developer
- Nintendo EPD
Publisher
- Nintendo
Player Perspective
Third personSide view
Multiplayer
- Online Co-op: 2 playersOffline Co-op: 2 players
Part of
- Donkey Kong franchise
Ratings & Reviews
81%
Critic Score
1 reviews
Features & Details
Themes & Elements
Action
Game Modes
Single playerMultiplayer
Key Features
character customization3dvoxelanimal protagonistflyingwall climbingjunglesnake
Release Information
Primary Release Date
September 12, 2025
✅ Already released
Platform Release Dates
Nintendo Switch 2
September 12, 2025
Release Notes
- Release dates may vary by region and platform
- Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
- Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
- Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping