Nintendo recently announced the upcoming launch of a new amiibo alongside the highly anticipated Donkey Kong Bananza, set for release on July 17, 2025. This exclusive title for the Nintendo Switch 2 was highlighted during a recent Direct presentation, where Nintendo gave fans an in-depth look at the game.
The presentation showcased various environments players can explore, introduced new abilities for Donkey Kong, and revealed the character’s younger version of Pauline. Fans were excited to learn that Donkey Kong would also come with a new amiibo figure offering in-game unlocks.
By tapping the amiibo into Donkey Kong Bananza, players will unlock Pauline’s Diva dress and increase the probability of receiving powerful discs after defeating enemies. Additionally, players will earn four explosive in-game titles that spell out KONG, which can be thrown to cause environmental destruction.
Released on the same date as Donkey Kong Bananza, the amiibo figure for Donkey Kong and Pauline is part of Nintendo’s expanding toys-to-life collection. All previous amiibo figures will be compatible with the game as well.
Scanning other versions of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, or King K. Rool will grant players the explosive KONG titles, while different amiibo will provide items to assist DK on his adventures. Curiously, the Diva dress is an early access bonus rather than exclusive to the amiibo.
It can also be unlocked during DK’s journey, with some fans speculating that this may hint at Donkey Kong Bananza being a prequel to Super Mario Odyssey, given the similarities between Pauline’s dresses in both games. Overall, fans of the franchise are eager for Donkey Kong’s return with a colorful adventure filled with new challenges.
The story revolves around the theft of golden bananas by a mysterious organization named VoidCo, prompting Donkey Kong to dive deep underground to reclaim his beloved treasure. With so much excitement in store, players have plenty to look forward to in this thrilling new title.