Donkey Kong Country Returns HD: Release Time Revealed

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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 explore this iconic platformer but never owned a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, you're in luck! Nintendo has brought the game to the Switch with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Priced at $59.99, this port offers a beautifully remastered version of the Wii classic, complete with enhanced visuals and additional levels from the 2013 3DS release. Plus, the beloved co-op mode is back, ensuring you can enjoy the adventure with a friend.

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

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo typically keeps specific release times for its digital titles on the Switch eShop under wraps. However, according to their support page, most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, are released 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 PT (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 eager for more classic Donkey Kong action, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.