Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Release Time

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Fifteen years after its Wii debut, Donkey Kong Country Returns is back! This acclaimed platformer finally arrives on the Nintendo Switch as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, offering a fresh experience for both newcomers and longtime fans. Previously exclusive to Wii and Wii U (and a 3DS version), this $59.99 remaster boasts enhanced visuals and incorporates levels from the 3DS release, plus the return of beloved co-op gameplay.

For those choosing the digital Switch eShop version, precise release timing is key.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

While Nintendo typically remains tight-lipped about specific eShop release times, their support pages reveal that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, usually launch at 9 PM PT on the evening before the official release date.

Therefore, expect Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to be playable at 9 PM PT on January 15th (for those in the Pacific Time Zone). 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)

Meanwhile, fans craving some retro Donkey Kong action can currently enjoy Donkey Kong Land 3 via Nintendo Switch Online.