Fan Decodes Donkey Kong Bananza's Secret Banana Alphabet Pre-Launch

The excitement surrounding Donkey Kong Bananza has reached new heights as a dedicated fan has successfully decoded a secret banana alphabet before the game's release. This remarkable achievement was shared by user 2Chrispy on YouTube in a video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," which was uploaded on April 27. In this video, 2Chrispy meticulously detailed his journey to decipher the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls," a secret banana letter system that has been subtly embedded in all of the game's trailers, gameplay footage, and official website.

Ancient Monkey Scrolls

While the creation of an invented language for a game is not a novel concept—Nintendo previously introduced Hylian in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—the early discovery of Donkey Kong Bananza's secret language is unprecedented. This feat underscores the immense dedication of Donkey Kong fans, who are eagerly awaiting more news about the game. Although the authenticity of the secret alphabet has yet to be confirmed, 2Chrispy's thorough analysis and detailed process have convinced many fans that he has accurately interpreted the symbols.

Thanks, Chip Exchange

In his video, 2Chrispy explained how he began deciphering the "bananbet" by focusing on the term "Chip Exchange." When a player collects a Banandium Chip, a message appears: "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By analyzing the game's trailers frame-by-frame, 2Chrispy identified the "Chip Exchange" location and used its signage as a starting point for his decoding efforts. He noticed that the symbols on the signage corresponded to the number of letters in "exchange," with the repeated letter "e" supporting his hypothesis. He then applied this method to other symbols found in available screenshots and trailers, using a word finder app to complete his decoding process.

While these findings remain theoretical and speculative, the dedication and effort 2Chrispy put into analyzing the game's content are commendable. As fans grow increasingly eager for updates on Donkey Kong Bananza, this discovery may inspire them to uncover more secrets from the available trailers and screenshots.

Donkey Kong Bananza is scheduled to launch on July 17, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. To stay informed about the latest developments, be sure to check out our article below!