Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time Revealed

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It's been nearly 15 years since the beloved Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. If you've always wanted to dive into this exceptional platformer but never owned a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, now's your chance with the Switch release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Priced at $59.99, this remastered port of the Wii classic boasts enhanced visuals and includes additional levels from the 2013 3DS version. Plus, the beloved co-op mode is back, allowing you to enjoy the game with friends.

For those opting for the digital version on the Nintendo Switch, knowing the exact eShop release time is crucial to start playing as soon as it goes live.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo often keeps specific release times for its digital Switch eShop titles under wraps. However, their support page reveals that most first-party titles, like Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, typically launch at 9 PM PT the night 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 other time zones, check the following chart:

• 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, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.