Nintendo has unveiled an exciting new title for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2: *Donkey Kong Bananza*, a 3D platforming action game set to launch on July 17, 2025, and priced at $69.99. The announcement came with a thrilling debut gameplay trailer showcased during the Nintendo Direct.
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, with a price tag 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, a special Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle will be available for $499.99 in the United States. This bundle includes the system and a download code for Mario Kart World, ready from the console's launch day on June 5. On its own, Mario Kart World will cost $79.99, marking a $10 increase over Nintendo's most expensive Switch game to date.
Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa expressed enthusiasm about the new console, stating, “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. 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.”
The Nintendo Direct also provided a comprehensive overview of everything announced for the Switch 2.
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