Nintendo has officially announced Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, an HD port of the Wii platforming classic. The game will release for the Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025.
Nintendo initially released Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Wii in 2010. Later, the game would receive a port for the Nintendo 3DS. Later, a sequel would release for the Wii U (and would be ported to the Nintendo Switch) titled Tropical Freeze in 2014.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Revealed, Releasing Early Next Year
Nintendo has revealed a remastered version of Donkey Kong Country Returns. The game will be available for the Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025. According to the game’s description, players can “Enjoy 80 levels, including the additional levels from the Nintendo 3DS version, and join up with a buddy for 2-player local co-op!” Check out the first trailer for the game below:
Additionally, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is available now on the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo describes the game as follows:
Barrel-blast into a critically acclaimed Donkey Kong adventure as this beloved franchise makes its Nintendo Switch debut with a banana-bunch of new features. Traverse islands packed with platforming perfection and nonstop action as the classic Kongs in the original game, or mix things up by playing the story as Funky Kong in new Funky Mode!
Arctic invaders have turned Donkey Kong Island into their personal frozen fortress, and it’s up to you to save the day. Play as Donkey Kong in Original Mode and team up with Diddy Kong, Dixie Kong, and Cranky Kong—each with unique abilities—to overcome platforming challenges and frosty foes.
Lastly, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will release for the Nintendo Switch on January 16, 2025. Further, Nintendo will likely reveal more details about the upcoming game in the coming months.
