Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Date Revealed

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It's been nearly 15 years since the original Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. If you've always wanted to experience this exceptional platformer but never owned a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, Nintendo is now offering you that opportunity with the Switch release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Priced at $59.99, this port is a refined remaster of the Wii classic, boasting enhanced visuals and incorporating additional levels from the 2013 3DS version. Plus, the beloved co-op mode returns, allowing you to enjoy the game with a friend.

For those opting for the digital version on the Switch, knowing the precise eShop release time is crucial to start playing as soon as it goes live.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

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

This means you can dive into Donkey Kong Country Returns HD starting January 15 at 9 PM if you're on the West Coast. For other time zones, here's when you can expect to play:

• 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 eager for more classic DK action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.