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
Your ultimate Donkey Kong Bananza resource
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...
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 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: 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...
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: Tempest Layer Banandium Gems
Elefun & Games
We're heading to the rainy Tempest Layer for this Donkey Kong Bananza Banandium Gem guide — we hope you packed your brolly! Below, we have laid out maps and lists with detailed instructions for how to nab the 70 Banandium Gems in the Tempest Layer across its three sub-levels (don't worry, there aren't any Gems to be found on...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza: Radiance Layer Banandium Gems
Snake it or leave it
It's time to dive into the snake-filled Radiance Layer, and ssssee how many ssshiny Banandium Gemsss we can find. There are 76 Banandium Gems to track down on this layer, and we've assembled the following maps and lists to help you do it. If you're looking for help with a different layer, you can slither over to our full...
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Donkey Kong Bananza News
Random Wait, Is Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC Hiding A Neat Namco Easter Egg?
High score!
There is a lot to be distracted by in the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC. It might be the beautifully reimagined DK Island, the fast and frantic Emerald Rush mode or... actually, that's about it. But those are two pretty distracting things! Distracting enough, we'd say, for a sneaky Easter Egg to slip under the radar. If you had asked us...
News Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 Switch Online Icons Revealed
Three waves starting next week
Super Mario's 40th anniversary is now underway and Nintendo's been promoting it with all sorts of announcements and reveals. As part of the ongoing celebrations, next month Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 is returning for Switch. Ahead of this, Nintendo has also announced a new wave of themed Switch Online...
UK Charts Borderlands 4 Debuts Strong Ahead Of Switch 2 Release
Not long to go
The latest UK charts data is in and the newly-released Borderlands 4 has performed admirably, hitting the number 1 spot ahead of both Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. Of course, we still have a couple more weeks or so to wait until the Switch 2 release, with Borderlands 4 scheduled to launch on 3rd October on Nintendo's new...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Updated To Version 2.0.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
A new paid DLC update is now available
Nintendo's latest Direct broadcast was filled with all sorts of surprises, but one thing you might not have expected was DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza. Yes, just months after the game's initial release on the Switch 2, DK's latest outing has now been bolstered with some smashing new content, and it's available...
News Surprise! Donkey Kong Bananza Is Getting DLC, And It's Out Today
That's bananas
Donkey Kong Bananza has only been out for a couple of months, but it's already getting paid DLC. Plus, it's out today. The DLC is called DK Island & Emerald Rush and is set on DK's very own home, so expect another huge nostalgia rush. In Emerald Rush mode, you'll be attempting to join the ranks of Void Co. by breaking and...
Japanese Charts Story Of Seasons Makes A Grand Debut On Switch And Switch 2
'Tis the season
The latest boxed charts from Japan are now in courtesy of Famitsu, and gosh, this week was absolutely full of new releases. For us, perhaps the most notable launch was Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar for the Switch and Switch 2. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater might have claimed the top spot, but combined sales for Grand Bazaar...
UK Charts Metal Gear Solid 3 And Gears Of War Shake Up The Top Ten
What year is it?!
The latest UK boxed charts are in and, thanks to the launch of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Gears of War: Reloaded, the top ten has seen a bit of a shake up. Starting with Snake Eater, Konami's remake for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S has reached number 1, with the PS5 enjoying a whopping 93% of the platform split. Gears...
Poll When The Heck Is Metroid Prime 4 Actually Launching?
Bounty hunting for a date
Over the last week or so, we here at Nintendo Life have been having a few spirited debates about when Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might actually launch. By all accounts, it's still scheduled for 2025, but time's ticking by quickly, and we're still very much in the dark. Frankly, after literal years of waiting, it feels good to...
Japanese Charts Switch And Switch 2 Hardware Are Both Crushing The Competition
You almost feel bad for them...
The latest boxed charts from Japan are now available thanks to Famitsu, and as expected, Nintendo's first-party line-up for Switch 2 is doing particularly well. Specifically, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza remain unchanged at the top, selling a further 30,202 and 8,424 copies respectively. We'd like to see...
Random Donkey Kong Bananza's Idle Animations Are Outrageously Cute
"Who's a good ape? You are."
Like many first-party Nintendo games, Donkey Kong Bananza is absolutely stuffed with fun little details and easter eggs. Some are pretty obvious, like the short challenge level that's basically a recreation of Donkey Kong Country, but others take a little more time and patience to notice. For example, you might be so...
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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