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Donkey Kong Bananza Devs Say Elephant Power 'Went Too Far' as Producer Stays Mum on Sequel

The team credits the Switch 2 shift for larger-scale destruction, with sales topping four million.

Overview

  • Programmer Tatsuya Kurihara says the Elephant Bananza is probably too destructive, yet argues its fun factor justified the choice.
  • The transformation can inhale nearly everything nearby, including hazardous terrain like live lava and thorns.
  • Producer Kenta Motokura explains the project began on Switch and moved to Switch 2 to amplify the game's playful destruction.
  • Motokura declines to share specifics on Donkey Kong’s future despite expressing relief over strong fan reception.
  • Bananza has surpassed 4 million units sold and received the paid DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC that adds recurring in-game events.