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It's been nearly 15 years since the beloved Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. If you've always wanted to dive into this exceptional platformer but never owned a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, Nintendo is now providing you with the perfect opportunity through 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 visuals and the additional levels from the 2013 3DS release. Plus, the much-loved co-op mode is making a comeback.
For those eager to jump into the digital version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Switch, knowing the precise eShop release time can ensure you start playing the moment it goes live.
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, are released on the eShop at 9 PM PT the night 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 players in other time zones, here's when you can expect it to go live:
- 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)
While you wait for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, you can satisfy your craving for classic DK action with Donkey Kong Land 3, which is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.
