<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Donkey Kong Bananza was originally conceived as a Nintendo Switch 1 title but later shifted to be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive.</li><li>The game's development cycle on Nintendo Switch 1 evolved as the team developed 'voxel' technology for its destruction mechanic, which was best implemented on the newer Nintendo Switch 2.</li><li>The director highlighted the philosophy of 'continuity of destruction' in Donkey Kong Bananza, aiming for engaging gameplay experiences that leverage the capabilities of the Switch 2.</li><li>Similar to Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World also transitioned from being a Nintendo Switch 1 game to a Nintendo Switch 2 title to enhance gameplay features like open-world gameplay and 24-player multiplayer.</li></ul>

Like Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza Was Originally a Switch 1 Game, Nintendo Confirms

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