Nintendo has officially confirmed that Donkey Kong Bananza is developed by the same team responsible for Super Mario Odyssey, marking a notable collaboration within the company. While Nintendo has not disclosed the director or key staff members, it was revealed that Super Mario Odyssey's director is serving as a producer on Donkey Kong Bananza. The project originated from Yoshiaki Koizumi's request for a 3D Donkey Kong game from the Mario Odyssey team. Released on the Nintendo Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza has received widespread critical acclaim, praised for its inventive gameplay, core mechanics, destructible environments, and fresh approach to the Donkey Kong franchise. Reviews highlight it as a standout 3D platform adventure and the first major single-player game for the Switch 2, with many considering it one of Donkey Kong's best adventures in over two decades. The game features an artist mode that allows players to create characters, and Amiibo integration offering additional features. Despite strong physical launch sales in the UK, Donkey Kong Bananza did not reach the commercial heights of Super Mario Odyssey's debut. Overall, it is regarded as a successful reinvention and a must-have title for Nintendo's latest console.