Though it's "based in Tokyo," Nintendo wouldn't confirm whether the entire team is returning for the upcoming 3D platformer.
From a throwback to classic Ninja Gaiden to a cozy Lord of the Rings life sim and much more, July is packed with fun games.
Players can control Pauline separately and unleash vocal blasts to help out Donkey Kong, even if they don't own the game.
Nintendo's next big 3D platformer also includes Photo Mode for capturing images, a music player for collecting tunes, and more.
With new Bananza Powers, Donkey Kong can transform into one of three forms to obtain more destructive power, speed, and flying.
The presentation will offer about 15 minutes of new information before the game's launch on July 17th for Nintendo Switch 2.
A curated look at 25 confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 games that show real promise based on early details and developer track records.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa spoke about how the older hardware of the Switch couldn't support new gameplay experiences.
Along with Tears of the Kingdom - Switch 2 Edition, other games like Donkey Kong Bananza also feature a similar note on the eShop.
"We'll have some information to share about the developer in due time," Nintendo's vice president of product and player experience Bill Trinen says.
Pauline was originally the kidnapped victim that Mario was trying to save in the original 1981 arcade classic Donkey Kong.
Files sizes have also been revealed for the upcoming native versions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Super Mario Party Jamboree.
Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza will bring long-awaited 3D platforming shenanigans for the gorilla to Switch 2 players in July.
Players have extensive freedom to explore as Donkey Kong, mining Banadium Gems and tackling mysterious Voided Terrain.
The Nintendo Switch 2 was expected to make liberal use of AI-based image upscaling like DLSS in order to run games at high resolution.
Nintendo seems to plan on deciding the prices for its releases on a game-by-game basis, with physical copies costing more than digital.
The 3D platforming adventure sees Donkey Kong exploring Ingot Isle, climbing and smashing through environments with abandon.
