Nintendo Reduces Donkey Kong Bananza File Size to 8.5GB for Switch 2

The highly anticipated Donkey Kong Bananza is finally making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2, and gamers have just a month to wait for its release. The game, which brings Donkey Kong back into the spotlight in the first major 3D Donkey Kong game since the N64 days, has been updated with a new file size of 8.5GB. This is a significant reduction from the original 10GB file size, making it easier for players to allocate space for the game.

Nintendo recently held a Donkey Kong Bananza-specific Direct, revealing lots of new details about the adventure. Some of the highlights in the presentation included Pauline as DK’s sidekick, a co-op mode, and some wild transformations. The game world features numerous underground environments with destructible elements, and gameplay footage and screenshots have revealed everything from snowy areas to tropical locales to explore and destroy.

While the exact length and scope of Donkey Kong Bananza are unknown, everything shown by Nintendo so far suggests that it will be a big adventure for DK and Pauline. The game is impressive when compared to another popular Switch 2 exclusive, Mario Kart World, which requires 21.9GB to download. While that is still relatively small compared to many other triple-A games on the market, it is more than double what is needed for Donkey Kong Bananza.

Fans can now rest assured that they will have enough space on their Switch 2 system to play Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17th. According to a listing on the official Japanese My Nintendo website, the game will require 8.5GB of storage. This is good news for gamers who were worried about the original file size, as it means they will have slightly fewer issues allocating space for the game.

With the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza just around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to check out the gameplay for themselves. Fortunately, some stores reportedly feature demo kiosks for Donkey Kong Bananza, giving some gamers a chance to play early and get a taste of what’s to come.

In conclusion, Donkey Kong Bananza is shaping up to be a thrilling 3D adventure that will keep gamers on the edge of their seats. While it is unclear when a new 3D Super Mario game could be released, DK’s latest adventure could make the wait better for fans of both Donkey Kong and Nintendo’s Switch 2 console.