Fan Uncovers Donkey Kong Bananza's Hidden Banana Alphabet Before Launch

A dedicated fan has cracked a hidden language in Donkey Kong Bananza before its official release. Discover the secret banana alphabet and the fascinating process behind its decoding.

Fan Decodes Donkey Kong Bananza's Secret Alphabet

Unveiling the Monkey Scrolls

Though Donkey Kong Bananza has yet to launch, a fan known as 2Chrispy has uncovered and deciphered its secret banana alphabet. On April 27, 2Chrispy shared a YouTube video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," outlining the steps taken to unravel the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls." This unique letter system appears across the game’s trailers, gameplay clips, and official website.

Creating a fictional language for a game isn’t new—Nintendo previously did this with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Hylian script. But decoding a game’s language before its release is unprecedented.

This discovery highlights the passion of Donkey Kong fans, or perhaps their eagerness for new game details. While 2Chrispy’s findings await official confirmation, the detailed analysis and meticulous process lend credibility to the decoded symbols.

Cracking the Code with Chip Exchange

In the video, 2Chrispy explains how the decoding began with the phrase "Chip Exchange." When players collect a Banandium Chip, a pop-up reads: "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By analyzing trailer frames, 2Chrispy identified the "Chip Exchange" signage as a starting point.

The symbols on the signage aligned with the letters in "exchange," with the repeated "e" supporting the theory. Using this method, 2Chrispy cross-referenced other symbols from screenshots and trailers, employing a word finder app to complete the puzzle.

While these findings remain speculative, the effort to analyze the game’s available content is remarkable. With fans eagerly awaiting updates, this discovery may inspire further exploration of trailers and screenshots.

Donkey Kong Bananza is slated for release on July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. For the latest game updates, check out our article below!