Fan Decodes Donkey Kong Banana Alphabet Before Launch

The excitement surrounding Donkey Kong Bananza has reached new heights, even before its official launch, thanks to a dedicated fan who has successfully decoded the game's secret banana alphabet. This fan, known as 2Chrispy, shared his findings in a YouTube video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," which he uploaded on April 27. This revelation showcases the hidden language that has been subtly embedded in the game's trailers, gameplay footage, and official website.

Ancient Monkey Scrolls

Although Donkey Kong Bananza is yet to be released, 2Chrispy's meticulous work has already brought to light the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls" and their secret banana alphabet. The concept of an invented language in gaming is not new; Nintendo previously introduced a similar feature with the Hylian language in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, cracking a game's secret language before its release is a rare and impressive feat.

This achievement reflects the dedication of Donkey Kong fans, who are eager for any tidbits about the upcoming game. While the decoded alphabet awaits official confirmation, 2Chrispy's thorough analysis has convinced many that his interpretation is accurate.

Thanks, Chip Exchange

In his video, 2Chrispy detailed his process of decoding the "bananbet," beginning with the phrase "Chip Exchange." He noticed that when a player collects a Banandium Chip, a prompt appears: "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By meticulously reviewing game trailers frame-by-frame, he identified the "Chip Exchange" signage as his starting point.

He observed that the symbols on the signage corresponded with the number of letters in "exchange," particularly noting the repetition of the letter "e." This observation helped him align the symbols with the English alphabet. He then extended this method to other symbols found in screenshots and trailers, using a word finder app to complete his decoding process.

While these findings remain theoretical until officially verified, 2Chrispy's dedication and analytical approach have sparked further interest among fans. As anticipation builds for Donkey Kong Bananza, fans may continue to delve into the game's promotional materials in search of more secrets.

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!