Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Release Time

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Fifteen years after its initial Wii debut, Donkey Kong Country Returns is back! Nintendo brings this acclaimed platformer to the Switch with Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, offering a chance for new and returning players to experience the classic gameplay.

This $59.99 remaster boasts enhanced visuals and incorporates the extra levels from the 3DS version, complete with the beloved co-op mode.

For those opting for the digital download on the Nintendo eShop, precise release timing is crucial.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

While Nintendo typically remains tight-lipped about 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 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)

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