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• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

It's been nearly 15 years since the original Nintendo Wii release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. If you've always wanted to experience this exceptional platformer but never owned a Wii, Wii U, or 3DS, Nintendo is now offering you the chance with the Switch release of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD.

Priced at $59.99, this port is a beautifully remastered version of the Wii classic, boasting enhanced visuals and additional levels from the 2013 3DS release. Plus, the beloved co-op play feature is back, ensuring fun for all.

If you're planning to purchase the digital version of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on the Switch, you'll want to know the precise eShop release time to start playing as soon as it's available.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Release Time and Date

Nintendo typically keeps 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 released 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 on January 15 at 9 PM if you're in California. For other time zones, here's when you can expect the game to be available:

• 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, Donkey Kong Land 3 is now available on Nintendo Switch Online.