Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Release Time

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Fifteen years after its Wii debut, Donkey Kong Country Returns is back! Nintendo brings this acclaimed platformer to the Switch with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. Previously exclusive to Wii, Wii U, and 3DS, this enhanced version is now accessible to a wider audience.

Priced at $59.99, this remaster boasts refined visuals and incorporates the extra levels from the 3DS iteration. The beloved co-op mode also makes a return.

For those opting for the digital Switch eShop version, precise release timing is crucial.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

While Nintendo typically avoids publicizing specific eShop release times, their support pages indicate that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, launch at 9 PM PT on the evening before the official release date.

Therefore, expect Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to be available at 9 PM PT on January 15th (California time). The following table provides 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)

For fans seeking a retro DK experience, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.