Nintendo Direct announced for this week

It’s been confirmed that a fresh 15-minute Nintendo Direct is coming up, with the spotlight solely on the exclusive launch of Donkey Kong Bananza for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Via their official platform (Nintendo), it has been declared that a new Nintendo Direct will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This live broadcast is scheduled to commence at 9:00 AM Eastern Time / 6:00 AM Pacific Time on their YouTube channel.

Additionally, it was verified that the broadcast will run for 15 minutes, exclusively featuring content about their upcoming major launch – Donkey Kong Bananza.

A deeper dive into Donkey Kong’s newest adventure

On April 2nd, 2025, the announcement for Donkey Kong Bananza was made. This game is scheduled to debut on Nintendo’s latest console on July 17th, 2025. As we approach its launch date by one month, it’s only natural that they’d want to offer a closer look at the game to build excitement among players.

At exactly 6 a.m. Pacific Time on June 18th, I’ll be tuning in for a live-streamed extravaganza dubbed the #DonkeyKongBananza Direct! Approximately 15 minutes of juicy details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 game will be unveiled. Don’t miss it! Here’s where you can catch the action: #NintendoDirect

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 16, 2025

Title features a 3D platform action-adventure game scenario where Donkey Kong navigates through an underworld to collect diamond-shaped bananas stolen by the malicious ape gang, VoidCo.

In the recent Nintendo Direct and Nintendo Treehouse: Live presentations, it’s me who’ll be taking on the role of that cherished gorilla, navigating a subterranean realm with brute force and agility. I’ll be smashing, chucking, and scrambling my way past virtually anything that gets in my path!

Furthermore, it turned out that Pauline had been inadvertently featured in an official image, sparking wild speculations among players regarding her part in the game and the broader lore of Donkey Kong. Thankfully, we can expect to learn more when the next Direct is streamed.

The video game titled “Donkey Kong Bananza” will set you back $69.99 and is now available for pre-order. It marks a significant return to the Donkey Kong series since “Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze,” which debuted on the Wii U in 2014. Fans can anticipate an exciting revival of this beloved franchise with its latest installment.

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2025-06-16 18:19