"Fan Decodes Donkey Kong Banana Alphabet Before Launch"

The excitement surrounding Donkey Kong Bananza has reached new heights as a dedicated fan has successfully decoded a secret banana alphabet well before the game's release. This fascinating discovery was shared by user 2Chrispy, who posted a detailed YouTube video on April 27 titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," showcasing his journey into deciphering the so-called "Ancient Monkey Scrolls." These scrolls, featuring the secret banana letter system, have appeared across all of the game's promotional materials, including trailers, gameplay footage, and the official website.

Ancient Monkey Scrolls

While the concept of an invented language in video games isn't new—Nintendo famously introduced the Hylian language in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—the pre-release decoding of Donkey Kong Bananza's secret language is unprecedented. This feat highlights the incredible dedication of Donkey Kong fans, or perhaps their sheer boredom while awaiting further news about the game. Although the accuracy of this secret alphabet remains unconfirmed, 2Chrispy's meticulous approach and detailed process have convinced many fans of its legitimacy.

Thanks, Chip Exchange

In his video, 2Chrispy explains how he began deciphering the "bananbet" by focusing on the term "Chip Exchange." When players collect a Banandium Chip, a pop-up message reads, "Trade these for bananas at any Chip Exchange." By meticulously analyzing game trailers frame-by-frame, 2Chrispy identified the "Chip Exchange" location and hypothesized that its signage could serve as a starting point for decoding. He noticed that the symbols on the signage corresponded to the number of letters in "exchange," particularly noting the repetition of the letter "e," which supported his theory. He then extended this method to other symbols found in available screenshots and trailers, using a word finder app to help fill in the blanks.

While these findings are currently based on theories and speculation, the sheer effort and dedication put into analyzing the game's released content are commendable. As anticipation for Donkey Kong Bananza continues to build, fans are likely to uncover even more secrets from the available trailers and screenshots.

Mark your calendars—Donkey Kong Bananza is scheduled to launch on July 17, 2025, exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned to our site for the latest updates and news about the game!