Fan Uncovers Donkey Kong Bananza's Hidden Banana Script Before Release

Donkey Kong Bananza hides a unique language, and one devoted fan has cracked it prior to the game's launch. Discover the intriguing banana script and how it was unraveled below.

Donkey Kong Bananza's Hidden Banana Script Revealed

Ancient Primate Texts

Though Donkey Kong Bananza awaits its debut, a passionate fan has unveiled its concealed banana script. On April 27, YouTube user 2Chrispy posted a video titled "I Cracked the Ancient Primate Texts of Donkey Kong Bananza," sharing his journey of decoding the "Ancient Primate Texts." This cryptic script appeared across the game’s trailers, gameplay clips, and official site.

Creating a unique language for a game isn’t unprecedented—Nintendo employed a similar tactic with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Hylian script. Yet, decoding a game’s language before its release is extraordinary.

This discovery highlights the fervor of Donkey Kong enthusiasts, or perhaps their impatience for fresh game updates. While 2Chrispy’s findings remain unverified, his meticulous approach convinces many that he’s accurately deciphered the symbols.

Credit to Chip Exchange

In his video, 2Chrispy detailed decoding the "bananabet," beginning with the phrase "Chip Exchange." Collecting a Banandium Chip triggers a message: "Swap these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." He scrutinized trailer frames, targeting "Chip Exchange" signs as a starting point.

He noted the symbols aligned with the letters in "exchange," with the recurring "e" supporting his hypothesis. Using this method, he analyzed symbols from screenshots and trailers, employing a word finder app to bridge gaps.

While still speculative, the effort to dissect the game’s available content is remarkable. With fans eager for updates, this breakthrough may inspire further discoveries from trailers and screenshots.

Donkey Kong Bananza launches July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. For the latest game updates, explore our article below!