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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, now's your chance, thanks to the Nintendo Switch release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
This $59.99 port is a beautifully remastered version of the Wii classic, boasting enhanced visuals and including additional levels from the 2013 3DS release. Plus, the beloved co-op mode makes a return, ensuring fun for all players.
If you're considering 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's available.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date
Nintendo typically keeps specific release times for its digital Switch eShop titles under wraps. However, according to their support page, most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, are released at 9 PM PT the evening 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. For those in other time zones, here's when you can expect the game to drop:
- 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 craving more Donkey Kong action, you can also check out Donkey Kong Land 3, recently released on Nintendo Switch Online.
