Nintendo Unveils Donkey Kong Bananza Details and Speculations on Mario's Role
TL;DR
Nintendo has revealed that Pauline is a 13-year-old girl in Donkey Kong Bananza, sparking speculation about her timeline and relationship with Donkey Kong, and suggesting the game may serve as a prequel to Super Mario Odyssey. The story hints at a friendship between Pauline and DK, contrasting with their traditional roles, and raises questions about Mario's potential villainy. The game is set to release on July 17, 2025, on Switch 2.
- Nintendo Confirms Pauline's Age in Donkey Kong Bananza — Leaving Fans Wondering Whether It's a Super Mario Odyssey Prequel, and If Mario Will Appear As a Potential Villain IGN
- Donkey Kong Bananza Direct 6.18.2025 Nintendo
- Oh Banana! Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Peels Back the Layers of DK’s Transformative New Adventure on Nintendo Switch 2 Business Wire
- Nintendo shows off Donkey Kong Bananza’s destructive gameplay The Verge
- Donkey Kong Bananza’s dopest features revealed in Nintendo Direct Polygon
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