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

The excitement for Donkey Kong Bananza is palpable, and it's reached new heights with a fan's remarkable discovery. A dedicated fan, known as 2Chrispy, has successfully decoded a secret banana alphabet well before the game's official release. This intriguing development was shared in a YouTube video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," uploaded on April 27. In the video, 2Chrispy meticulously details the process of deciphering what he calls the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls," a secret language that has been subtly woven into the game's trailers, gameplay footage, and official website.

Ancient Monkey Scrolls

While Donkey Kong Bananza is still on the horizon, 2Chrispy's discovery of the secret banana alphabet has captivated fans. The use of an invented language in video games is not new—Nintendo famously used the Hylian language in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. However, uncovering such a language before the game's release is unprecedented and showcases the passion of Donkey Kong's fanbase. Whether driven by dedication or sheer anticipation, 2Chrispy's thorough analysis has led many to believe in the authenticity of his decoded symbols.

Thanks, Chip Exchange

2Chrispy's journey into decoding the "bananbet" began with the phrase "Chip Exchange." This term appears when players collect a Banandium Chip, prompting a message to "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By meticulously analyzing game trailers frame by frame, 2Chrispy identified the "Chip Exchange" signage as his starting point. He noticed that the symbols matched the number of letters in "exchange," and the repetition of the letter "e" supported his theory. Using this as a foundation, he extended his method to other symbols found in screenshots and trailers, employing a word finder app to piece together the puzzle.

While these findings remain theoretical, 2Chrispy's dedication to analyzing the game's available content is undeniably impressive. As fans eagerly await more news about Donkey Kong Bananza, discoveries like these fuel their excitement and encourage further exploration of the game's teasers.

Mark your calendars—Donkey Kong Bananza is scheduled to launch on July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. To keep up with the latest updates and news about the game, be sure to check out our comprehensive coverage below!