Donkey Kong Direct Debuts Tomorrow

Nintendo has officially announced a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct presentation, set for June 18, 2025. This showcase will spotlight the upcoming Switch 2 action-adventure platformer, offering the first in-depth look at the game. Learn the streaming time, where to watch it, and what surprises Nintendo has in store.

Donkey Kong Bananza Direct

Premieres on June 18, 2025 9:00am ET

The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 debut of Donkey Kong Bananza is nearly here, and excitement is building. Fans won’t have to wait much longer for a closer view. The 15-minute presentation, premiering on June 18, 2025, at 6 a.m. PT | 9 a.m. ET, will reveal new insights into what could be one of Donkey Kong’s most ambitious adventures yet.

Livestreamed via Nintendo’s Official YouTube, Twitch, and Nintendo Today

Watch the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct live on Nintendo’s official channels: YouTube, Twitch, and the Nintendo Today app. This will be the first detailed look at a game being called a spiritual successor to 2017’s Super Mario Odyssey. Though the full rundown is still a secret, the event is expected to cover:

⚫︎ Destructible environments
⚫︎ Original gameplay mechanics
⚫︎ DK's new abilities
⚫︎ Introduction to his companion, Odd Rock
⚫︎ Underground tunneling exploration
⚫︎ Preview of sandbox-style levels

Don’t miss the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct on June 18 at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET for a 15‑minute deep dive into the next major chapter for DK. Donkey Kong Bananza launches on July 17, 2025, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2, priced at $69.99. For the latest updates, check out our article below.