How Long Is Donkey Kong Bananza: Full Chapter List And Hours To Beat

Donkey Kong Bananza wasn’t quite ready for the Switch 2 debut, but it essentially counts as a launch title and is said to be excellent. Reviews from TopMob and other critics echo this sentiment. If you’re planning to play soon, you might wonder how long it takes to finish Donkey Kong Bananza. We’ve got the answer, along with its chapter breakdown, ready for you.

How long is Donkey Kong Bananza?

DK’s newest adventure with bananas as fuel may vary significantly in duration based on your dedication to discovering all hidden items, taking on extra tasks, and delving deep into its mining-centric universe’s numerous layers. For the average gamer, who completes the main story up to the final boss while tackling some optional goals, expect a playtime of around 15-20 hours. However, keep in mind that there are multiple paths you can take when playing this game.

If you’re aiming to collect every single banana, all Banandium Gem challenges, transformations, and costumes for both DK and Paulina from the Style Shop, expect a playthrough lasting approximately 50-60 hours. Be cautious, as overindulging in bananas can lead to too much potassium.

Donkey Kong Bananza chapter list

The sequence of stages along with their associated tasks is provided below. However, it’s important to note that stages may contain smaller sections within them – these are typically found by moving vertically, either up or down through the stage. These smaller sections will often include additional objectives, and sometimes even primary objectives, so you might naturally find yourself in them as you progress.

In this version, I’ve tried to maintain the original meaning while using more natural language and making it easier for a reader to understand the relationship between the main stages and their sub-sections.

Next to each level, we have provided the total count of bananas found within it, amounting to an impressive 777 throughout the entire game. Not all these can be collected until the end and even post-game, as many are intentionally inaccessible until then. The 17 chapters in Donkey Kong Bananza are displayed below in the sequence you’ll experience them.

  1. Ingot Isle Cave-in – SL1 – 36 bananas
  2. Lagoon Layer – SL100 – 56 bananas
  3. Hilltop Layer – SL200 – 38 bananas
  4. Canyon Layer – SL300 – 80 bananas
  5. The Divide – SL400 – 10 bananas
  6. Freezer Layer – SL500 – 87 bananas
  7. Forest Layer – SL600 – 83 bananas
  8. The Junction – SL700 – 15 bananas
  9. Resort Layer – SL800 – 42 bananas
  10. Tempest Layer – SL900 – 70 bananas
  11. Landfill Layer – SL1000 – 27 bananas
  12. Racing Layer – SL1100 – 10 bananas
  13. Radiance Layer – SL1200 – 76 bananas
  14. Groove Layer – SL1300 – 30 bananas
  15. Feast Layer – SL1400 – 69 bananas
  16. Forbidden Layer – SL1500 – 25 bananas
  17. Planet Core – SL1600 – 23 bananas

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2025-07-17 21:09