What Time Does Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Come Out?

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Approximately 15 years have passed since the debut of “Donkey Kong Country Returns” on the original Nintendo Wii. If you’ve longed to explore this exceptional platformer but missed out on owning a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, Nintendo is now offering an opportunity, thanks to the high-definition (HD) version of “Donkey Kong Country Returns” being released for the Nintendo Switch.

This re-mastered version, priced at $59.99, is a polished up, enhanced adaptation of the original Wii game. It boasts updated graphics and incorporates the additional levels from the 2013 Nintendo 3DS release. Notably, collaborative play has been reinstated as well.

To enjoy the digital version of “Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” on your Nintendo Switch, it would be helpful to have the precise release time on the eShop. That way, you can start playing it as soon as it becomes available.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo is typically secretive about exact release times for digital games on their Switch eShop. Although they don’t announce this information on social media, Nintendo’s support page indicates that many of their own games, like “Donkey Kong Country Returns HD”, usually become available on the eShop at 9 PM Pacific Time the day prior to its official release.

If you’re in California, you can start playing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on January 15 at 9 PM. For all other time zones, please consult the provided chart for accurate times.

  • January 15 at 10 PM MT (Denver)
  • January 15 at 11 PM CT (Chicago)
  • January 16 at 12 AM ET (New York)
  • January 16 at 5 AM GMT (London)
  • January 16 at 6 AM CET (Berlin)
  • January 16 at 1 PM CST (Beijing)
  • January 16 at 2 PM JST (Tokyo)
  • January 16 at 4 PM AEDT (Melbourne)

If you can’t wait to dive back into the world of Donkey Kong, here’s some great news! The third installment of the Donkey Kong Land series, titled “Donkey Kong Land 3“, is now available on the Nintendo Switch Online platform.

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2025-01-15 00:11