Nintendo has officially confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza is being developed by the same team responsible for Super Mario Odyssey. While the company has not disclosed the director or key staff members involved, the development team is recognized as the Mario Odyssey team. Donkey Kong Bananza is positioned as a successor to Super Mario Odyssey and is anticipated to be a key title for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console. Early previews and hands-on impressions suggest that the game could fulfill expectations as a major new release for Nintendo's next-generation hardware. The announcement was made during a recent preview event attended by media outlets, further solidifying the connection between the two projects.