Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Released

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It's been nearly 15 years since the original Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns, and now, fans who missed out on the Wii or Wii U (or 3DS) experience have a chance to dive into this exceptional platformer on the Nintendo Switch with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. Priced at $59.99, this remastered version offers enhanced graphics and includes the additional levels from the 2013 3DS version, along with the beloved co-op play feature.

For those eager to jump into the digital version on the Switch, knowing the precise eShop release time is crucial to start playing as soon as it's available.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo typically keeps the specific release times for its digital releases on the Switch eShop under wraps. However, their support page reveals that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, are released on the eShop at 9 PM PT the night before the official release date.

This means you can start playing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on January 15 at 9 PM PT (if you're in California). For other time zones, here's when you can expect the game to be available:

• January 15 at 10 PM MT (Denver)
• January 15 at 11 PM CT (Chicago)
• January 16 at 12 AM ET (New York)
• January 16 at 5 AM GMT (London)
• January 16 at 6 AM CET (Berlin)
• January 16 at 1 PM CST (Beijing)
• January 16 at 2 PM JST (Tokyo)
• January 16 at 4 PM AEDT (Melbourne)

If you're looking for more Donkey Kong action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.