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It's been nearly 15 years since the original Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. If you've always wanted to experience this iconic platformer but never owned a Wii or Wii U (or 3DS), Nintendo is now giving you the perfect opportunity with the Switch release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.
This $59.99 port is a stunning remaster of the Wii classic, boasting enhanced visuals and including the additional levels from the 2013 3DS version. Plus, the beloved co-op play feature makes a triumphant return.
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 the moment it goes live.
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, like Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, are released 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. Here are the release times for 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 craving more classic DK action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.
