The developers behind Donkey Kong Bananza have revealed that the game was first developed for the original Switch but encountered roadblocks.

Donkey Kong Bananza has some small performance issues, and Nintendo is aware

If you've been hunting high and low for a Nintendo Switch 2, then get ready to visit your local Best Buy on July 17. The electronics retailer will be restocking the handheld in all of its stores to coincide with the release of Donkey Kong Bananza, the first 3D Donkey Kong game in almost 30 years.

From what I have been told, there is a direct this month,” the YouTube podcaster, who correctly reported the timeframe for the Switch 2's original showcase, said on his latest episode. “So, the month of July,

Nintendo has filed a copyright notice for an unannounced Donkey Kong film, in collaboration with Universal Pictures. The filing, for a "Untitled Donkey Kong Project; Motion Picture" lists Nintendo Studios LLC as the copyright holder, alongside Universal Pictures.

Donkey Kong Bananza’s director has said he’s aware of occasional performance issues spotted by the press, and said the development team has “prioritized fun and playability”. Speaking to Spanish outlet La Vanguardia, Nintendo ’s Kazuya Takahashi was asked about frame drops the interviewer noticed when playing the game.

A brand-new Donkey Kong movie might be on the way, and it looks like Universal and Nintendo are behind it. Even though it hasn’t been officially announced, a copyright filing has fans talking, and it’s clear that something is happening.