Donkey Kong's HD Return Sets Release Date

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• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

It's been almost 15 years since the original Donkey Kong Country Returns graced the Nintendo Wii. For those who missed out on the Wii or Wii U (and 3DS) experience, Nintendo's Switch port, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, offers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy this acclaimed platformer.

Priced at $59.99, this remastered version boasts enhanced visuals and incorporates extra levels from the 2013 3DS iteration. Cooperative gameplay also makes a welcome return.

Planning to download the digital version? Here's the anticipated eShop release time.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

While Nintendo isn't typically forthcoming with precise digital release times, their support pages indicate that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, launch on the eShop at 9 PM PT on the evening before the official release date.

Therefore, expect Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to be available for play at 9 PM PT on January 15th (for those in California). The following chart provides 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)

For fans craving some retro Donkey Kong action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.