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• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

It's been nearly 15 years since the iconic Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. If you missed out on this exceptional platformer due to not owning a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, you're in luck! Nintendo has now brought Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to the Switch, giving everyone a chance to experience this beloved game.

Priced at $59.99, this remastered version of the Wii classic boasts enhanced visuals and includes additional levels from the 2013 3DS release. Plus, the beloved co-op mode is back, allowing you to team up with a friend for double the fun.

For those opting for the digital version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Switch, knowing the exact eShop release time is key so you can dive into the action the moment it's available.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo typically keeps the specific release times for its digital Switch eShop titles under wraps. However, their support page reveals that most first-party titles, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, are set to go live on the eShop at 9 PM PT the night before the official release date.

This means you can start playing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD as early as January 15 at 9 PM if you're in California. For other time zones, check the following chart:

• 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 Donkey Kong action, don't forget that Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.