Fifteen years after its Wii debut, Donkey Kong Country Returns is back! This acclaimed platformer finally arrives on the Nintendo Switch as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, offering a fresh experience for new players and a nostalgic trip for veterans.
This $59.99 remaster boasts enhanced visuals and incorporates the extra levels from the 3DS version, complete with the beloved co-op mode.
For those opting for the digital Switch eShop version, precise release timing is crucial.
While Nintendo typically remains tight-lipped about specific eShop release times, their support pages indicate that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, launch at 9 PM PT on the day before official release.
Therefore, expect Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to be playable at 9 PM PT on January 15th (for those in California). The following chart provides release times for other time zones:
For fans craving classic Donkey Kong action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.