Nintendo has officially confirmed a brand-new Nintendo Direct presentation dedicated entirely to Donkey Kong Bananza, airing on Tuesday, June 18 at 6 AM PT / 11 PM AEST for Aussie viewers. The showcase will run for approximately 15 minutes, offering the most in-depth look yet at Donkey Kong’s bold new 3D comeback.
This marks Donkey Kong’s first full solo spotlight in a Nintendo Direct in years, and it’s all leading up to the release of Bananza next month on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Donkey Kong Goes Big (Again)
Donkey Kong Bananza is a brand-new 3D action-adventure platformer, and Donkey Kong’s first fully 3D outing since Donkey Kong 64 in 1999. In this all-new title, the famous ape ventures into the Underground World, a massive, interconnected realm filled with ancient ruins, hi-tech VoidCo facilities, and plenty of banana-fuelled chaos.
Donkey Kong must retrieve his Golden Bananas after they’re stolen by a mysterious megacorp known as VoidCo. Along the way, he’ll battle robotic enemies, uncover ancient secrets, and unlock powerful abilities that reshape how players explore the world.
When to Watch in Australia
| State/Territory | Time Zone | Local Time for Direct |
|---|---|---|
| New South Wales (NSW) | AEST (UTC+10) | 11:00 PM – June 18 |
| Victoria (VIC) | AEST (UTC+10) | 11:00 PM – June 18 |
| Queensland (QLD) | AEST (UTC+10) | 11:00 PM – June 18 |
| Australian Capital Territory (ACT) | AEST (UTC+10) | 11:00 PM – June 18 |
| Tasmania (TAS) | AEST (UTC+10) | 11:00 PM – June 18 |
| South Australia (SA) | ACST (UTC+9:30) | 10:30 PM – June 18 |
| Northern Territory (NT) | ACST (UTC+9:30) | 10:30 PM – June 18 |
| Western Australia (WA) | AWST (UTC+8) | 9:00 PM – June 18 |
Donkey Kong Bananza launches July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. The Direct on June 18 is expected to offer final pre-release footage and possibly a demo announcement Please Nintendo.
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