Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Switch has sold over 1 million copies, reaching a total of 1.27 million in sales as confirmed by Nintendo.
The game was released on January 16, 2025, and while its performance met expectations, it was outsold by titles like Super Mario Odyssey, Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
The game faced controversies regarding its lack of meaningful updates for its $60 price tag and the absence of the original developers from Retro Studios in the credits.
Nintendo is looking ahead to the release of Donkey Kong Bananza on the Switch 2, with high expectations for sales of both new and existing Switch consoles.