The man behind Donkey Kong's original 3D design has given his thoughts on the ape's new look in Donkey Kong Bananza.

Nintendo is switching a few things up with its new console as it enters the next generation of gaming. The Switch 2 was unveiled Wednesday morning during a Nintendo Direct press conference, and Variety got a hands-on demo with the hardware and games launching on June 5.

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The closest we got to a new Legend of Zelda game for the Nintendo Switch 2 was the announcement of Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment. The game's story directly precedes Tears of the Kingdom and it seems that Princess Zelda herself is the main character here.

Donkey Kong is back with a new look in Donkey Kong Bananza. Revealed during today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the game will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025. It'll be retailing for $69.99.

The upcoming Switch 2 platformer is a gorgeous and amazingly unhinged Donkey Kong romp through a hollow earth. I'm already bananas for it.

Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong: Bananza, a new 3D DK adventure for the Switch 2. It'll launch on 17th July 2025. Showcasing the newly-updated design for Donkey Kong, you'll be leaping and smashing your way through various environments and enemies. More details will come at a later date, but it's looking absolutely stunning.