Best Buy has confirmed that restocks are on the way for Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, and other retailers are expected to follow suit. The Nintendo Switch 2 restocks at Best Buy will be in-store only, and all Best Buy stores in the US will have limited quantities available.
What’s more, the new Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo will be available for $29.99 at retail alongside the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99). Two days after launch on July 19, Best Buy will be hosting GameTruck theaters on Saturdays through August 16.
Recently, Nintendo held a Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, showcasing more of the game’s characters, story, and mechanics. Pauline makes a return with full voice acting as she endeavors to get back home and fulfill her dream of becoming a great singer. She joins Donkey Kong as an ally against the dastardly Void Company, who aim to reach the planet’s core which has the power to grant a person’s true desire. Diddy Kong, Cranky Kong, and Dixie Kong will also be present in the game.
Donkey Kong has several abilities to challenge the Void Company and get to the center of the planet before them. You can dive punch to drill deep into the ground, perform a hand slap to find hidden items, and surf on a rock across the terrain. There are also transformations with different utilities, such as granting flight, high speeds, or high strength.
Additionally, Donkey Kong Bananza has several modes. This includes co-op play that you can do via GameShare or locally. The mode allows one player to play as Pauline and unleash projectiles of destruction using the mouse functionality. Lastly, you can also carve items from stone in the DK Artist mode, also using the mouse.
