The excitement surrounding the upcoming release of *Donkey Kong Bananza* has reached new heights, thanks to the dedication of one fan who has managed to decode a secret banana alphabet well before the game's launch. This fan, known as 2Chrispy, has taken the gaming community by storm with his YouTube video titled "I Decoded the Ancient Monkey Scrolls of Donkey Kong Bananza," which was uploaded on April 27. In this video, 2Chrispy meticulously explains how he unraveled the "bananbet" by analyzing every trailer, gameplay footage, and the official website of *Donkey Kong Bananza*.
The concept of an invented language in gaming is not new, with Nintendo previously employing a similar tactic in *The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild* with its Hylian language. However, the feat of decoding a secret language before the game's release is unprecedented and showcases the passion and dedication of *Donkey Kong* fans. While 2Chrispy's findings are yet to be officially confirmed, his thorough and detailed approach has convinced many that he has indeed cracked the code of the "Ancient Monkey Scrolls."
Ancient Monkey Scrolls
In his quest to decode the secret banana alphabet, 2Chrispy started with the term "Chip Exchange," which appears when players collect a Banandium Chip in the game. By going frame-by-frame through the game’s trailers, he identified the "Chip Exchange" signage as a potential starting point. The symbols on the signage corresponded to the number of letters in "exchange," with the repeated "e" supporting his hypothesis. Using this as a foundation, he extended his analysis to other symbols found in available screenshots and trailers, employing a word finder app to piece together the entire alphabet.
Thanks, Chip Exchange
Although these are still theories and speculations, the effort and dedication 2Chrispy put into deciphering the content released so far is commendable. As anticipation for *Donkey Kong Bananza* grows, fans are eager for more news and may be inspired to uncover additional secrets hidden within the game’s trailers and screenshots.
*Donkey Kong Bananza* is scheduled to launch on July 17, 2025, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into this highly anticipated game by checking out our related articles below!
