Disclaimer: This article is based on rumors and speculation. Nintendo has not officially announced a game titled "Donkey Kong: Bananza" at the time of writing.
Fans have been clamoring for a 3D Donkey Kong platformer for decades. While Donkey Kong 64 attempted this in the N64 era, it was criticized for its overwhelming collect-a-thon nature. Bananza could be the evolution of the 3D platformer formula, taking cues from Super Mario Odyssey ’s sandbox design but grounding it in DK’s physicality. Imagine open, vertical jungle environments where DK swings through trees, climbs sheer cliffs, and ground-pounds through destructible terrain. donkey kong: bananza switch nsp
: Collect 777 Banandium Gems (golden banana-shaped diamonds) to thwart VoidCo and reach the core. Technical Specifications Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Disclaimer: This article is based on rumors and speculation
The name "Donkey Kong: Bananza" first gained traction through internal industry whispers and reputable leakers. The title suggests a return to the whimsical, collect-a-thon roots of the franchise, perhaps distancing itself from the rhythm-based gameplay of Donkey Kong Jungle Beat or the side-scrolling intensity of Retro Studios’ Donkey Kong Country Returns series. While Donkey Kong 64 attempted this in the
The most tantalizing aspect of the rumor is the development team. It is widely speculated that Nintendo’s Entertainment Planning & Development (EPD) division—the team behind Super Mario Odyssey and Animal Crossing: New Horizons —is handling the project. If true, this suggests Bananza will be a massive, AAA experience, likely a 3D platformer that leverages the Switch’s hardware capabilities in ways we haven't seen since Mario’s globe-trotting adventure in 2017.