- Nintendo has revealed that Donkey King Bananza is developed by the team behind Super Mario Odyssey
- This was confirmed by a representative at a hands-on preview event
- The representative would not confirm the game’s director or other details
To no surprise, Nintendo has finally officially confirmed that the upcoming action platform Donkey King Bananza is developed by the same team as Super Mario Odyssey.
The information comes from a recent hands-on preview event at Nintendo’s British office, where a representative explained that this is the case.
Interestingly enough the representative would not indicate if Odyssey Director Kenta Motokura also took on a similar role this time or provided other information about the team.
Many online commentators have speculated in Donkey King Bananza Development team since the game was first revealed, with many predicting that it is the same team that is responsible for Odyssey, Given the apparent similarities between the two.
After spending a few hours with the game I can confirm that there is a lot Odyssey DNA apparently in what I’ve tried Donkey King Bananza So far. Structurally, the two games almost identical-with the same focus on free-form exploration and collectibles within open levels.
Many features, such as the possibility of buying clothes in stores using currency specific to each region, return, albeit enhanced through new additions, such as a skill tree and unique buffs associated with each clothing.
Donkey King Bananza are ready to launch on July 17, 2025 and will be exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2. For a deep look at the game, remember to read our new Donkey King Bananza Preview.
