"Donkey Kong Bananza Coming to Nintendo Switch 2"

Nintendo has unveiled an exciting new title for the Nintendo Switch 2, titled "Donkey Kong Bananza," set to launch on July 17, 2025, at a price of $69.99. This 3D platforming action game promises an exhilarating adventure exclusive to the new console. During the Nintendo Direct, a debut gameplay trailer was showcased, highlighting the game's innovative mechanics.

The official description of Donkey Kong Bananza reads: "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 scheduled for release on June 5, 2025, and will be priced at $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, Nintendo is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99 in the United States. This bundle includes the system and a download code for Mario Kart World, available from the console's launch day on June 5. Mario Kart World, when purchased separately, will cost $79.99, marking a $10 increase over Nintendo's previous top-priced Switch game.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa commented, "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 featured a variety of announcements related to the Switch 2, showcasing the future of gaming on this new platform.