Donkey Kong Bananaz does a great job of auto-saving after milestones like beating a stage or collecting a shiny Banandium Gem, so your hard-won progress is safe. Still, you might find yourself wanting to save again, check on a different profile, or remove one you’re done with. This quick guide walks you through those steps so you can keep your jungle romp moving without a bump.

How to Save Your Game in Donkey Kong Bananza

To manually save your progress you have to:

1. Press the “+” button on Joy-Con to open the in-game menu.
2. Navigate to the bottom section of the menu, located just beneath the Donkey Kong Bananza logo.
3. Look for the middle icon, it resembles a box with three horizontal lines. This is the Save Data button.
4. Select it to open the Save Menu.
5. Choose the “Save” option, then select one of the three available save slots.
6. Confirm your selection to overwrite the chosen slot with your current progress.

How to Load a Save File in DK Bananza

• From the main menu or the in-game pause menu, go back to the Save Data button.
• Choose the “Load” option.
• You’ll be presented with your existing save slots. Select the one you want to load.

If you attempt to load a different file while in-game, you’ll be warned that unsaved progress will be lost. Always save before switching!

How to Delete a Save File

Running out of space or starting a fresh adventure? Here's how to erase a save file safely:

1. Open the Save Menu via the Save Data button as before.
2. Scroll down to the “Erase” option.
3. Choose the save file you want to delete.
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Watch out! Once a file is gone, it's gone, so triple-check before you hit delete.  

When you’re crouching to shimmy past those drooping green vines over the jungle canopy or pulling yourself up the sharp ridges of Banandium’s cliffs, there’s an easy way to lock in your achievements: find the hidden save barrels. A fast double-tap of the right buttons and you’re back swinging, banana badge shining, barrel-blast launch already in your sights.