Donkey Kong Country Returns HD - Release Time

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Fifteen years after its debut on the Nintendo Wii, Donkey Kong Country Returns is back! This acclaimed platformer finally arrives on the Nintendo Switch as Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, offering a chance for new and returning players to experience the classic adventure.

This $59.99 remaster boasts enhanced visuals and includes the extra levels from the 2013 3DS version. Cooperative play also makes a welcome return.

For those opting for the digital Switch eShop version, knowing the precise release time 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 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)

Fans craving some retro Donkey Kong action can also check out the recently released Donkey Kong Land 3 on Nintendo Switch Online.