Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Announced for Switch, Launches January 2025

The HD remaster will launch on January 16, bringing all of the additional levels from the game's 3DS version in addition to the base experience.

Posted By | On 18th, Jun. 2024

donkey kong country returns hd

Leaks have been claiming that a new 3D Donkey Kong game is in the works (or was at one point, at least) for a while now, and though Nintendo has yet to announce such a game, fans of the franchise are, at the very least, getting the chance to revisit one of its most beloved entries soon.

At the recent Direct presentation, Nintendo unveiled Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, an HD remaster of Retro Studios’ beloved 2.5D sidescrolling classic, which originally launched for the Wii back in 2010. The game will feature new controls and updated visuals on the Switch, while it will also come with all of the additional levels that the game’s 3DS release, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D boasted. Check out the HD version’s trailer below for a glimpse of what it will have in store.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will launch for the Nintendo Switch on January 16 next year. In the meantime, you can also check out its excellent sequel, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freezewhich is also available on the Nintendo Switch.


Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Will Have a Microphone Noise Detection Feature

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead Will Have a Microphone Noise Detection Feature

Stormind Games and Saber Interactive's upcoming horror title will catch any sound you make if you turn on your...

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Launch Trailer Resurrects a Classic Opening Theme

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Launch Trailer Resurrects a Classic Opening Theme

The trailer features Hironobu Kageyama's iconic opening theme, "Cha-La Head-Cha-La", set to high-octane battle...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Video Reveals Campaign Details

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Video Reveals Campaign Details

Raven Software speaks about the upcoming Black Ops 6's single-player campaign, which will serve as a follow-up...

Destiny 2: Vesper’s Host Dungeon Trailer Teases Fallen Threats, Reveals Icebreaker

Destiny 2: Vesper’s Host Dungeon Trailer Teases Fallen Threats, Reveals Icebreaker

Launching on October 11th at 9:30 AM PT, the dungeon sees players venturing to a spooky derelict Braytech stat...

Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Announced for “New Feature”, Starts October 23rd

Nintendo Switch Online Playtest Announced for “New Feature”, Starts October 23rd

The playtest will be available in the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, and Italy. Registration opens on ...

Dead Island 2, Return to Monkey Island, and More Coming to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog This Month

Dead Island 2, Return to Monkey Island, and More Coming to PlayStation Plus Game Catalog This Month

Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will also get access to a couple of survival horror classics i...