Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Release Date Revealed

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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've always wanted to dive into this exceptional platformer but missed out on owning a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, Nintendo has you covered with the Switch release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Priced at $59.99, this remastered version brings the beloved Wii classic to life with enhanced visuals and includes the additional levels from the 2013 3DS release. Plus, you can enjoy the fun of co-op play once again.

If you're planning to purchase the digital version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Switch, you'll want to know the exact eShop release time to start playing as soon as it's available.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo typically keeps the specific release times for its digital releases on the Switch eShop under wraps. However, their support page reveals that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, go live on the eShop 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 if you're in California. For players in other time zones, check the following schedule:

• 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 those eager for more Donkey Kong action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.