Leak reveals that Donkey Kong Bananza won't delay a Super Mario Odyssey Switch 2 sequel

The Donkey Kong Bananza reveal caused speculation that the 3D platformer had familiar developers. Although the Switch 2 game may innovate the genre, it shares similarities with Super Mario Odyssey. A new leak suggests that the latest Donkey Kong development team is an offshoot of previous 3D Mario collaborators. However, the game shouldn't delay a Mario Odyssey follow-up, which Reece "Kiwi Talkz" Reilly insists is in the works.

Reilly has interviewed prominent game developers, providing a unique perspective on the industry. As a result, he often learns inside information about how projects evolve. Nintendo is notoriously secretive about who is working on upcoming titles. That has frustrated the Nintendo fans and former employees who produce the Kit & Krysta podcast. Responding to their question about Donkey Kong Bananza, Reilly offered his insights.

If the Switch 2 leak is correct, younger members of the Super Mario Odyssey collective are responsible for Donkey Kong Bananza. That news could mean that senior Nintendo figures, like Yoshiaki Koizumi, have been free to involve themselves in other games.

After Doug Bowser's comments in April, it seems that a successor to the 2017 Super Mario Odyssey is inevitable. The Nintendo of America President replied, "Stay tuned," when asked about a new 3D Mario Switch 2 game. When exactly gamers will learn of an announcement is open for debate. It's unlikely that Nintendo will take the immediate spotlight off its latest Donkey Kong title. Still, the premiere of the Super Mario Bros. movie sequel in April 2026 could be a timeframe to watch.

Most viewers reacted positively to the June 18th Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct. A co-op mode was detailed, which has undeniable roots in Super Mario Odyssey. At the same time, Donkey Kong and Pauline can reshape environments as they traverse dangerous underground maps.