Fan Decodes Donkey Kong Bananza's Secret Banana Alphabet Pre-Launch

The excitement surrounding Donkey Kong Bananza has reached new heights as a dedicated fan has already deciphered the game's secret banana alphabet well before its official release. This intriguing development was shared by user 2Chrispy on YouTube in a video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," which was uploaded on April 27. In this video, 2Chrispy meticulously explains his journey of uncovering the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls," a secret banana letter system that appears across the game's trailers, gameplay footage, and official website.

Ancient Monkey Scrolls

Although Donkey Kong Bananza is still awaiting its release, the dedication of its fanbase is evident. The creation of a unique language for a game is not unprecedented, as seen with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Hylian language. However, the early deciphering of such a code before the game hits the shelves is a rare occurrence. This feat underscores the passion and perhaps the impatience of Donkey Kong enthusiasts eagerly awaiting more details about the game. While the decoded alphabet remains unverified, 2Chrispy's thorough analysis and detailed methodology have convinced many fans of its authenticity.

Thanks, Chip Exchange

In his video, 2Chrispy walks viewers through his process of decoding the "bananbet," beginning with the phrase "Chip Exchange." Whenever a player collects a Banandium Chip in the game, a notification pops up saying, "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." 2Chrispy analyzed the game's trailers frame by frame, focusing on signs that might point to the "Chip Exchange" location. He noticed that the symbols on these signs correlated with the number of letters in "exchange," particularly the repeated letter "e," which helped him form his theory. By applying this approach to other symbols found in screenshots and trailers, and using a word finder app to piece together the puzzle, he managed to decode the alphabet.

While these findings are currently theoretical, the dedication and effort put into analyzing the game's available content are commendable. As fans eagerly await more news about Donkey Kong Bananza, such discoveries might inspire further exploration based on the trailers and screenshots provided so far.

Donkey Kong Bananza is scheduled to launch on July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. To keep up with the latest updates on the game, be sure to check out our article below!