Nintendo announces Donkey Kong: Bananza Direct for June 18

Nintendo has announced its first direct presentation in the Switch 2 era. On Wednesday, June 18, a Donkey Kong: Bananza Direct presentation will be taking place. It will feature about 15 minutes of information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title.

The Donkey Kong: Bananza will be live-streamed on YouTube and Twitch.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched with Mario Kart World, which has reportedly sold a lot in the United States alone. Apparently, 79% of Switch 2 owners purchase the latest Mario Kart. The next launch game that will have high expectations is Donkey Kong: Bananza.

Donkey Kong: Bananza will release on July 17, 2025, for $69.99, and it was leaked that it’ll run at 1080p resolution, 60 FPS with HDR in handheld mode. This upcoming Direct should confirm its features for both docked and handheld modes. They should also be revealing more of the game’s features and the official development team behind it.

Do you plan on purchasing Donkey Kong: Bananza?