For the uninitiated, an XCI file is a clean, cartridge-dump image of a Nintendo Switch game. Unlike NSP (Nintendo Submission Package) files, which are typically eShop downloads, XCI files behave exactly like a physical game card.

To understand the XCI, you must first understand the source material. Nintendo has not officially announced a game titled Donkey Kong Bananza .

No new Donkey Kong game has been announced for Switch as of April 2026, though rumors persist of a 3D DK title in development for the “Switch 2” (or Nintendo’s next hardware).

is widely praised as the triumphant return of Donkey Kong after a decade-long hiatus, successfully blending the exploration of Super Mario Odyssey with the physics-driven creativity of modern Zelda titles. The "Bananza" Experience

: The game file size is 8.9GB and supports 1–2 players locally. It targets a resolution between 1080p and 1200p on the Switch 2 hardware. Completion & Rewards