Fan Uncovers Donkey Kong's Hidden Banana Alphabet Before Release

Donkey Kong Bananza hides a secret language, and a devoted fan has cracked it before the game’s launch. Discover the banana alphabet and how it was unraveled below.

Donkey Kong Bananza’s Hidden Banana Alphabet Revealed

Ancient Monkey Scrolls Decoded

Though Donkey Kong Bananza hasn’t hit shelves, a fan has already deciphered its secret banana alphabet. On April 27, YouTube user 2Chrispy posted a video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," sharing his journey of cracking the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls." This hidden script appears in the game’s trailers, gameplay clips, and official website.

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

This discovery highlights the passion of Donkey Kong fans, or perhaps their impatience for new game updates. While 2Chrispy’s findings await confirmation, his meticulous analysis convinces many that he’s nailed the symbols.

Chip Exchange Breakthrough

In his video, 2Chrispy explained how he decoded the "bananbet," starting 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 trailers frame-by-frame, 2Chrispy focused on "Chip Exchange" signage, suspecting it held the key.

He noticed the symbols aligned with the word "exchange," with the repeated letter "e" supporting his hypothesis. Using this method, he cross-referenced symbols from screenshots and trailers, employing a word finder app to complete the puzzle.

While still speculative, 2Chrispy’s effort to dissect available game content is remarkable. With fans eager for Donkey Kong Bananza news, this discovery may inspire further exploration of trailers and screenshots.

Donkey Kong Bananza launches July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. For the latest updates, check out our article below!