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Donkey Kong Bananza: Super Mario Odyssey's Pauline Will Be New Sidekick, Says Nintendo

INGOT ISLE (IN-GAME LOCATION), JUN 18 – Donkey Kong Bananza features co-op multiplayer, character customization, and a skill tree, with development led by the Super Mario Odyssey team, launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 July 17.

  • Nintendo revealed a new 3D adventure featuring Donkey Kong, created exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, with a release date scheduled for July 17, 2025.
  • The game features Donkey Kong joining forces with a younger Pauline, a 13-year-old aspiring singer, as they work together to help her escape from an underground world and pursue her musical dreams, flipping their typical kidnapper and captive roles.
  • Donkey Kong Bananza features a fully destructible world, giant ancient ruins, new moves, three transformation abilities, a co-op mode, and navigation aided by Pauline's singing.
  • The story centers around a mining company called Voidco, whose members—Grumpy Kong, Poppy Kong, and Void Kong—have stolen golden banana gems that Donkey Kong must retrieve.
  • This launch marks Switch 2's second major first-party title, supporting GameShare, new outfits, amiibo releases, and a skill tree, indicating a robust gameplay experience.
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