Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Released

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It's been nearly 15 years since the iconic release of Donkey Kong Country Returns on the Nintendo Wii. If you've been eager to dive into this exceptional platformer but never owned a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, Nintendo has you covered with the Switch release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Priced at $59.99, this port is a beautifully remastered version of the Wii classic, boasting enhanced graphics and the additional levels from the 2013 3DS version. And, of course, the beloved co-op play feature is back, perfect for teaming up with friends.

For those opting for the digital version on the Switch, knowing the precise eShop release time is crucial to start playing the moment it's available.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo typically keeps the specific release times for its digital releases on the Switch eShop under wraps. However, their support page reveals that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, will hit the eShop at 9 PM PT the evening before the official release date.

This means you can start playing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on January 15 at 9 PM if you're in California. For other time zones, check out the chart below:

• 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're craving more classic Donkey Kong action, you'll be thrilled to know that Donkey Kong Land 3 has recently been released for Nintendo Switch Online.