Raising Donkey Kong Bananza age rating: what parents of kids 4–7 should know
Donkey Kong Bananza age rating: the ESRB rates it E10+ (everyone 10 and older) for fantasy violence, and lists in-game purchases. PEGI rates it 7 in Europe and the UK, describing non-realistic violence where enemies disappear with no visible harm. The ESRB doesn't list online interaction. It came out on July 17, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2.
Donkey Kong Bananza at a glance
- ✓Official rating above age 7
ESRB: E10+ (PEGI 7) - –Contact with other players or strangers
None listed by ESRB - ✓Purchases with real money
ESRB: In-Game Purchases - –Paid random items
None listed - ✓Violence or scary content in rating descriptors
ESRB: Fantasy Violence - –Government lawsuits, fines, or safety warnings
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Each flag is a yes-or-no fact from the sources on this page. The number is a count of flags, not a safety score. How we count.
| Type | 3D platform adventure game by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2, released July 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| US & Canada (ESRB) | E10+ (everyone 10 and older) — Fantasy Violence; In-Game Purchases source |
| Europe & UK (PEGI) | 7 (suitable from age 7) — non-realistic violence in a child-friendly setting source |
| Purchases | PEGI: additional content; the game can be played without it source |
Checked October 2026. Ratings and settings change; check the official source before you decide. What do these ratings mean?
Facts for parents, not medical or legal advice. If you're worried about your child, talk to your pediatrician.
What is Donkey Kong Bananza?
Short answer: A Nintendo platform game where Donkey Kong smashes through the layers of a planet.
The ESRB says Donkey Kong is trying to reach the planet's core to get a wish granted. Players collect bananas, solve puzzles, and punch through rock. It's a Nintendo Switch 2 game, released July 17, 2025.
Donkey Kong Bananza age rating: what's in it
Short answer: It's rated 10 and up in the US and 7 and up in Europe.
- US & Canada (ESRB): E10+. Players punch, smash, and throw rocks at fantasy enemies like rock bugs and lizard goons. Combat is fast, with impact sounds, explosions, and colorful effects.
- Europe & UK (PEGI): 7. Enemies disappear when defeated, with no visible wounds or harm.
We couldn't find a Common Sense Media review.
Purchases and online play
Short answer: It sells extra content, and the ESRB doesn't list online interaction.
PEGI says the in-game purchases are additional content and that the game can be played without them. Neither the ESRB nor PEGI lists paid random items.
The habit kids may copy: smash first
Donkey Kong solves almost every problem by punching through it. Kids may try the same with block towers that aren't theirs.
Try tonight: smash or build?
Build a block tower together. Before anyone knocks it down, ask: "Smash it, or build it higher? Whose tower is it?" In our program, this is the lesson "The Dragon Inside": noticing anger before it takes over.
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FAQ
What age is Donkey Kong Bananza for?
The ESRB rates it E10+ (everyone 10 and older), and PEGI rates it 7.
Why is Donkey Kong Bananza rated E10+?
The ESRB lists Fantasy Violence: punching, smashing, and throwing rocks at fantasy enemies in fast-paced combat.
Does Donkey Kong Bananza have in-game purchases?
Yes. PEGI says it sells additional content and that the game can be played without it.
Is Donkey Kong Bananza on the original Switch?
No. The ESRB and PEGI list it for Nintendo Switch 2 only.
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