Nintendo will announce Donkey Kong Bananza in a livestream today — June 18

As gamers eagerly wait for big announcements for the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo has confirmed a new livestream — part of its Nintendo Direct series — that will focus completely on Donkey Kong Bananza. The stream is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. It will run for about 15 minutes. The livestream will air on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel.

In this presentation, fans expect expanded gameplay footage and new exclusive in‑game scenes. This could give the first real look at how Donkey Kong Bananza plays.

What we know so far about the game:

• Donkey Kong Bananza will exclusively launch on Nintendo Switch 2. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• The game will release on July 17, 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• The gameplay promises a mix of classic Donkey Kong platforming and a full 3D world where players can destroy terrain — smash, dig, and alter the environment around them. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• This will be the first full 3D mainline Donkey Kong game since Donkey Kong 64 (1999) — making it a major return for the series. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Many fans are excited — if the livestream delivers on what’s promised, this could be one of the most interesting launches for Switch 2 yet. Stay tuned for more details once the Direct airs.