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Donkey Kong Bananza Is the Second Coming of Super Mario Odyssey
- Donkey Kong Bananza is scheduled for release on July 17, 2025, and will be available only for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The game was developed by the same team behind Super Mario Odyssey, confirmed during a hands-on preview event in April 2025.
- Donkey Kong Bananza features exploration and collectible hunting focused gameplay, a skill tree with points earned for every five bananas collected, and multiplayer modes.
- Reviewers noted structural similarities to Odyssey but highlighted Bananza’s greater level progression, environmental destruction, and Donkey Kong’s enhanced abilities, calling it “Odyssey formula to a T.”
- This launch aims to establish Donkey Kong as a 3D action star on Switch 2 and sets expectations for a strong companion title to Mario Kart World.
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