While Donkey Kong Bananza It is officially expected that on July 17, 2025, the first data from Amazon Japan already reveal sales exceeding 10,000 physical copies, even before its release. A rush start which could announce a more solid launch than expected for this new opus of the Donkey Kong license on Nintendo Switch 2.
Although it is necessary to remain cautious with these preliminary figures, comparisons with other recent titles make it possible to sketch a first estimate. Based on the trends observed during the launch of Mario Kart Worldwhich had reached 782,566 copies sold in four days (including console pack), Donkey Kong Bananza could target a range of 100,000 to 180,000 physical sales over the same period, according to the estimates of families relayed by several Japanese observers.
Still depending on local user discussions and pre -order data, the physical version of the game could reach between 100,000 and 150,000 copies in store. These estimates take into account that the digital version is sold about 1,000 yen cheaper than the box version, which could further stimulate digital sales.
Another indicator of a good start: Donkey Kong Bananza Frequently appears at the top of Amazon rankings, not only in Japan but also in other countries, and it is maintained at the top of the eshop rankings since its online. This positioning suggests a strong interest in the game from its launch.
However, it will be necessary to wait for the consolidated data at the end of the launch week, in particular those of Famitsu and GFK, to have a more precise vision of its commercial performance. But as it stands, all the lights seem green to Donkey Kong Bananzawhich could well establish itself as one of the highlights of this summer for Nintendo in Japan.
