The release of on July 17, 2025 , marked a historic return for Nintendo’s favorite ape as the first original 3D platformer for the franchise since Donkey Kong 64 . Developed by the award-winning team behind Super Mario Odyssey , the game launched as a flagship exclusive for the Nintendo Switch 2 , introducing groundbreaking voxel-based environmental destruction. The Quest for the XCI: Understanding the Format
The game offers a substantial experience, with approximately (levels) ranging from arid canyons to lush underground forests. donkey kong bananza xci
DK uses his brute strength to smash through walls and carve tunnels, while Pauline uses her powerful voice to blast rocks and empower DK with Bananza Transformations . The release of on July 17, 2025 ,
Players must stop the villainous Void Kong and his company, VoidCo, from reaching the planet’s core to steal the world's wealth. DK uses his brute strength to smash through