Exciting news for Donkey Kong fans! Nintendo has announced the development of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD in partnership with Forever Entertainment SA. This revelation came during the latest Nintendo Direct, which not only brought new surprises but also unveiled some remakes and remasters.

Forever Entertainment SA, known for titles like Panzer Dragoon: Remake, Front Mission 2: Remake, and THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake, has been chosen by Nintendo to work on bringing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to the Nintendo Switch. With Retro reportedly busy with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the collaboration with Forever Entertainment SA seems to be a strategic move facilitated by Nintendo’s previous support for the developer.

Many fans are curious to see how Forever Entertainment SA will handle the task of porting over this beloved Wii game. The release date for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is set for Jan. 16th, 2025, so it won’t be long before players can experience this classic in high definition once again.

Some fans are already expressing their excitement about the upcoming release. While some have played the game on previous platforms and are considering another purchase, others are eager to revisit the game with updated graphics and enjoy the nostalgic gameplay once more.

Stay tuned for more updates on Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and mark your calendars for the release date in January 2025!