Nintendo Confirms Donkey Kong Bananza Developer for Switch 2, Raising Questions About 3D Mario Release
Nintendo has confirmed that the team behind Donkey Kong Bananza is the same as the one behind Super Mario Odyssey, sparking speculation about the release of the next 3D Mario game for Switch 2. Fans had suspected this connection due to shared elements between the two titles, such as the character Pauline. The involvement of key figures from Odyssey in Bananza has raised curiosity about the development of a new Mario game for the Switch 2.
Nintendo has confirmed that the team behind Donkey Kong Bananza is the same team that worked on Super Mario Odyssey. The announcement was made ahead of a new hands-on preview of the game. Fans had suspected this connection due to similarities between the two titles, such as their shared focus on the character Pauline.
Super Mario Odyssey, released in 2017, was led by director Kenta Motokura and produced by Yoshiaki Koizumi and Koichi Hayashida. It is unclear if all members of the Odyssey team are working on Donkey Kong Bananza.
Yoshiaki Koizumi, a key figure in the creation of the original Nintendo Switch, has a long history with Nintendo and has been involved in various Mario games. The confirmation of Odyssey team members working on Bananza raises questions about the development of a new 3D Mario game for Switch 2.
Donkey Kong Bananza is set to launch on July 17, 2025, as a major title for the Switch 2. It features a younger version of Pauline as DK's sidekick, with hints of a potential connection to the original Mario arcade game.
According to the source: IGN India.
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