Move Over Mario, It's Time To Give Switch 2 To Donkey Kong
The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 could be the perfect opportunity to usher in a new era for. The franchise remains one of Nintendo's best series, with a slew of groundbreaking titles that have proven to be some of the best games on their respective consoles. Despite that success, has recently been in a weird period of dormancy, which has been disappointing for fans of the series.
, first released for the Wii U in 2014, remains the last original entry in the series, making it a decade since the last time we saw the Kong family in action. As time has gone on, the more there has been a need for a new game to revitalize 's history of success, especially considering the popularity the character has gained through other media, from films to theme parks. Now, with a new console on the horizon, Switch 2 is primed to be the ultimate home for all things .
2025 has the potential to be the year makes a huge comeback, especially considering some of the franchise's releases heading into the new year. The opening of Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World Japan later this December is proof that there's an attempt from Nintendo to broaden the appeal of the franchise. Nintendo's dedicated Direct on Tuesday (via the Nintendo of America YouTube channel) showed how the new theme park was a celebration of all things, with a gift shop based on Funky's jet, to a roller coaster modeled after the series' signature mine cart levels.
Moreover, Nintendo is set to keep up the momentum from Donkey Kong Country's opening going into 2025. January will see the beloved title make its way to Nintendo Switch. This release is huge, not only as it finally frees the title from being confined to the Wii and 3DS, but continues to demonstrate an attempt from Nintendo to push back into the limelight, a courtesy that the series hadn't been granted for a long time.
releases for the Switch on January 16, a remaster developed by Forever Entertainment.
This could be in service of a potential new release
Read more on screenrant.com
