The excitement surrounding Donkey Kong Bananza is reaching new heights, thanks to a dedicated fan who has managed to crack the game's secret banana alphabet before its official release. This fan, known as 2Chrispy, took to YouTube on April 27 to share his discovery in a video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza." In it, he detailed the fascinating process of deciphering the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls," a hidden language that has been subtly integrated into all the game's promotional material, including trailers, gameplay footage, and the official website.
Ancient Monkey Scrolls
The use of an invented language in video games is nothing new; Nintendo previously employed a similar tactic with the Hylian language in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, decoding this secret language before the game hits the shelves is a remarkable feat that showcases the dedication of Donkey Kong fans. While 2Chrispy's findings are yet to be officially confirmed, his meticulous approach and detailed analysis have convinced many in the community that he has accurately interpreted the symbols.
Thanks, Chip Exchange
In his video, 2Chrispy walks viewers through the process of cracking the "bananbet," starting with the phrase "Chip Exchange." This clue appeared when players collect a Banandium Chip, prompting a message to "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By meticulously analyzing the game's trailers frame by frame, 2Chrispy identified the "Chip Exchange" signage as a potential starting point. He noted that the symbols on the signage corresponded to the number of letters in "exchange," with the repeated letter "e" supporting his theory. Using this as a foundation, he applied the same method to other symbols found in screenshots and trailers, leveraging a word finder app to piece together the rest of the alphabet.
While these findings remain speculative, the dedication and effort invested by 2Chrispy and other fans are commendable. As anticipation builds for Donkey Kong Bananza, such discoveries could spur more fans to delve deeper into the available content, eager to uncover additional secrets. The game is slated for release on July 17, 2025, and will be exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2. To stay updated on all the latest news and developments about Donkey Kong Bananza, be sure to check out our comprehensive article below!
