In an exciting revelation, the director of the highly anticipated Donkey Kong Bananza, Kazuya Takahashi, has addressed potential performance issues while emphasizing the game's primary focus on "fun and playability".

During a candid interview with La Vanguardia, Takahashi reacted to a journalist's observations regarding some performance dips encountered during gameplay previews. He explained, "There are several factors to consider. We’ve purposely integrated features like hit-stop and slow motion to amplify impact during challenges. Additionally, employing voxel technology can result in significant environmental transformations and destruction."

He continued, "We're aware that performance may drop slightly at these key moments. However, overall, the game runs smoothly, and during instances of large-scale changes, our priority was on delivering an enjoyable experience."

Mark your calendars! Donkey Kong Bananza launches this July 17 for $69.99, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. If you’re keen on diving into the adventure spoiler-free, now’s the perfect time to mute related keywords on social media, as early copies are already circulating among fans, leading to an influx of spoilers.

For fans eager to learn more, we've featured an in-depth discussion with the development team, exploring how the game took shape and the strategic choice to release it on the Nintendo Switch 2. Discover more insights and find out what makes Bananza a must-play title.