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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 giving you the perfect opportunity with 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 beloved co-op play feature is back, ensuring you can share the adventure with a friend.
If you're planning to purchase the digital version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Switch, you'll want to know the precise eShop release time 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 releases on the Switch eShop under wraps. However, according to the company's support page, 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 PT (if you're in California). Here's a breakdown of the release times for other time zones:
- 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 Donkey Kong action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.
