The following contains major spoilers for Donkey Kong Bananza.
It turns out Donkey Kong Bananza offers three unique post-credits endings, with one appearing exclusively after achieving a 100% completion rate and collecting every hidden object in the game. Moreover, these alternate endings are not the sole incentives for completionists.
Many players might lack the perseverance needed to search for every collectible in Donkey Kong Bananza. This title boasts one of the largest worlds in Nintendo’s catalog, filled with secrets that may require hundreds of hours just to unveil partially. However, those who remain steadfast enough to fully complete the game will enjoy some heartwarming endings.
Every Ending in Donkey Kong Bananza Explained
- Normal Ending: Showcases Pauline busking in the post-credits scene.
- Happy Ending: Displays Pauline performing in a concert, with DK among the audience cheering her on.
- Secret Ending: Features Pauline at a concert, this time with other characters, such as Ostrich, Zebra, and Prospector Monkey, in attendance.
Achieving the normal ending requires finishing the main story and defeating the final antagonist. However, to unlock the happy ending, players need to complete all secondary Bananza Rehearsal quests provided by the Elders, while the secret ending is reserved for those who collect all 777 Bananas and 696 Fossils and complete every endgame quest.
In addition to these unique scenes, players have reported that gathering all available 1,000 Bananas or Banandium Gems alters balloon designs to resemble DK’s face, serving as a tribute to those striving for complete collection.
For those interested in exploring all the content and secrets Donkey Kong Bananza offers, be prepared to invest approximately 40 to 50 hours, as per How Long to Beat’s statistics. In comparison, completing Mario Odyssey typically takes over 60 hours, making it a longer endeavor than DK Bananza.
