Donkey Kong Bananza Set for Nintendo Switch 2 Release

Nintendo has thrilled fans with the announcement of a new 3D platforming action game, *Donkey Kong Bananza*, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. Set to launch on July 17, 2025, this exciting new title will be priced at $69.99. The debut gameplay trailer, showcased during the Nintendo Direct, promises an action-packed adventure.

Here's the official description:

Get ready for Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new 3D platforming action adventure – available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Crash, bash, and climb through nearly everything in DK’s path and tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more that is demolished with powerful punches, the more areas open up to discover. Break on through this adventure full of mayhem, surprises, and bananas when Donkey Kong Bananza crashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17.

The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to hit the market on June 5, 2025, and will be available at a price of $449.99. The console package includes:

• Nintendo Switch 2 console
• Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Straps
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C Charging Cable

Additionally, there's a special Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle available for $499.99 in the United States. This bundle includes the system along with a download code for *Mario Kart World*, ready for use from the launch day of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5. *Mario Kart World* on its own is priced at $79.99, marking a $10 increase from Nintendo's previous highest-priced Switch game.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa shared his enthusiasm for the new console:

“Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. “With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches.”

For a detailed overview of all announcements from the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct, you can find more information here.