Although Donkey Kong Bananza is not yet available for sale, some lucky fans have already had the opportunity to try out its demo. The game made waves with its demo release on June 5 and is slated to be the first major franchise title to come exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2. The good news is that fans won’t have to wait too long for the full game, as Donkey Kong Bananza will officially launch on July 17. But for players who want to play right away or experience before buying, the demo is a great opportunity.
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The recently confirmed Donkey Kong Bananza customization options present a new and refreshing approach to the series. One of the most interesting new features is the variety of wearable clothing. Each item will not only be aesthetically different, but will also provide Donkey Kong with a specific advantage in gameplay. Along with the option to change outfits, players will also be able to collect music tracks that they can listen to while playing. These will include the fan-favorite iconic track “DK Rap.”
Gamers on Reddit recently discovered that a demo for Donkey Kong Bananza is available at Nintendo Switch 2 kiosks in some popular retail stores. The demo has only been released at in-store kiosks, which could result in some players experiencing limited gameplay for up to 10 minutes depending on how busy the kiosk is at that location. Availability at Best Buy has not been confirmed at this time, but reports suggest the demo has been spotted at both Walmart and Target stores.
Donkey Kong Bananza Demo Available at Certain Retail Kiosks
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If anyone is wondering why Nintendo hasn’t made the Donkey Kong Bananza demo publicly available for download, that’s only speculation at this point with no official explanation from the company. One possible reason for only releasing the demo in-store could be to boost retail sales of the Nintendo Switch 2. However, it’s also possible that this decision was made ahead of the Switch 2’s record-breaking launch, and the company now doesn’t find this strategy as necessary as it once seemed.
While Nintendo has not yet publicly announced any plans to make the Donkey Kong Bananza demo available digitally, it’s entirely possible that this will happen before release. Many fans on Reddit have raised legitimate questions about the effectiveness of a demo limited to in-store kiosks only. However, from Nintendo’s perspective, this is a traditional and tried-and-tested method of video game marketing. For players who live near stores like Walmart or Target, this demo could be a great opportunity to get a first look at Donkey Kong’s somewhat controversial new design and additional gameplay elements added to this latest title.
Fans excited to play the next big game on Nintendo’s new console won’t have to wait too long, as three more exclusive titles are set to release this summer for the Nintendo Switch 2. The next major of these releases is Super Mario Party Jamboree: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, which is set to launch on July 24th.
