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Remaster

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

by Forever Entertainment S.A. · published by Nintendo

Released January 16, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

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About Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are back for some ground-pounding action in this HD version of Donkey Kong Country Returns, originally released on the Wii system. Play solo, or with a buddy in local two-player co-op, in an adventure brimming with hijinks where you can stomp obstacles, send mine carts careening, fly high on rocket barrels and even hitch a ride on Rambi the Rhino. Experience 80 a-peel-ing levels, including the additional ones from the Nintendo 3DS version.

The villainous Tiki Tak Tribe has stolen Donkey Kong’s precious banana hoard and the Kongs are barreling after them in pursuit!

Release dates by platform

Nintendo SwitchJanuary 16, 2025 · Out now
Nintendo Switch 2January 21, 2026 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score786 reviews
Player score8213 ratings on IGDB

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD FAQ

When did Donkey Kong Country Returns HD come out?

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was released on January 16, 2025 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on PlayStation 5?

No. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Nintendo Switch 2?

Yes. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launched on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 21, 2026.

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on PC?

No. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has not been announced for PC. It is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Who is making Donkey Kong Country Returns HD?

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is developed by Forever Entertainment S.A. and published by Nintendo.

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD multiplayer?

Yes. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD supports single player and multiplayer.

Is Donkey Kong Country Returns HD good?

Critics give Donkey Kong Country Returns HD an average score of 78/100 across 6 reviews.

Donkey Kong Country series

25 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Donkey Kong Country1994
  2. Donkey Kong Land1995
  3. Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest1995
  4. Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!1996
  5. Diddy Kong Racing1997
  6. Donkey Kong 641999
  7. Donkey Konk1999
  8. Donkey Kong 64 Lore Quiz1999
  9. Kremling Krunch Game1999
  10. Kremling Krushin2000
  11. Who Wants to Win a Banana Hoard?2000
  12. Donkey Kong Racing2002
  13. Donkey Konga2003
  14. Donkey Kong Country: Barrel Maze2003
  15. Donkey Kong Jungle Beat2004
  16. Banana Barrage2004
  17. DK: King of Swing2005
  18. Barrel-Blastapalooza2005
  19. DK Bongo Blast2006
  20. Donkey Kong Barrel Blast2007
  21. Donkey Kong Country Returns2010
  22. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze2014
  23. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD2025
  24. Donkey Kong CountryTBA
  25. Shadow SpotterTBA

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