Donkey Kong Bananza, the next major first-party game set to release on Nintendo Switch 2, is currently experiencing online story leaks just days ahead of its official launch later this week.
According to reports, several fans have already received early copies of the game, leading to story details being shared online. Nintendo fans are advised to be cautious when clicking on links and performing searches in the coming days before the game`s scheduled release on July 17th.
While narrative typically isn`t the main focus in the Donkey Kong franchise, Donkey Kong Bananza features the titular ape partnering with a teenage version of Pauline. This character`s appearance had previously surfaced through leaks before her official reveal during last month`s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct. This partnership has sparked considerable discussion and speculation regarding the Donkey Kong timeline, prompting questions about whether this game might be a prequel or take place in an alternate universe.
The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct also disclosed that other familiar characters from the Donkey Kong Country series would appear in the game, such as Kranky Kong and Rambi. Furthermore, the famous DK Rap is confirmed to be featured.
This title is the first 3D platformer starring Donkey Kong since Donkey Kong 64 in 1999, and the first developed internally by Nintendo since Donkey Kong Jungle Beat in 2005. A preview confirmed that the game is being developed by the same team responsible for the highly successful Super Mario Odyssey.
In related news, a filing has indicated that a Donkey Kong movie is also in development from the same team that created the Mario movie. Nintendo and Universal have jointly filed a copyright for an `untitled Donkey Kong motion picture.`