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It's been nearly 15 years since the iconic release of Donkey Kong Country Returns on the Nintendo Wii. If you missed out on this exceptional platformer because you never owned a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, now's your chance to dive in, thanks to its remastered release on the Nintendo Switch: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
Priced at $59.99, this remastered version brings the classic Wii game to life with enhanced graphics and includes additional levels from the 2013 3DS version. Plus, the beloved co-op mode is back, allowing you to enjoy the adventure with a friend.
For those opting for the digital version on the Switch, knowing the exact eShop release time is crucial so you can start playing the moment it goes live.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date
Nintendo typically keeps the specific release times for its digital Switch eShop releases under wraps. However, their support page reveals that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, hit the eShop 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 on the West Coast. Here's when it will be available in 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 Donkey Kong action, don't forget that Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.
