Discover Every Layer and Secret in Donkey Kong Bananza – Complete Guide Inside!
How Many Layers Are in Donkey Kong Bananza?
If you’re diving into Donkey Kong Bananza and wondering just how many layers there are to explore, you’re in the right place. This game isn’t just about blasting through levels; it’s about uncovering secrets, collecting Banandium Gems, and revisiting areas at your own pace. Let’s break down the layers and sublayers that make up this vibrant world.
- Total layers and their complexity
- Details on sublayers within each main layer
- How progression and exploration work in the game
Total Number of Layers
Donkey Kong Bananza features 17 layers in total. But don’t let the number fool you — each layer varies a lot in size and complexity. Some layers are quick tutorials, while others are sprawling zones packed with collectibles and hidden areas.
Understanding Layers and Sublayers
Every layer has its own vibe and structure. For example, the first layer, Ingot Isle, is a simple tutorial with only a few regions and Banandium Gems. On the other hand, layers like The Divide serve as checkpoints where you can gather some Gems before moving on to bigger challenges.
Many layers have multiple sublayers, secret ruins, or areas that open up after completing certain objectives. This means you can return to earlier layers to grab missed collectibles — although there are some restrictions on when you can do this.
Complete List of Layers and Sublayers
Here’s the full breakdown of all the layers and their sublayers in Donkey Kong Bananza, as confirmed by YouTuber Sirloin:
- Ingot Isle: Sublayers 1-10
- Lagoon Layer: Sublayers 100-102
- Hilltop Layer: Sublayer 200
- Canyon Layer: Sublayers 300-302
- The Divide: Sublayer 400
- Freezer Layer: Sublayers 500-503
- Forest Layer: Sublayers 600-602
- The Junction: Sublayer 700
- Restore Layer: Sublayer 800
- Tempest Layer: Sublayers 900-902
- Landfill Layer: Sublayers 1000-1001
- Racing Layer: Sublayer 1100
- Radiance Layer: Sublayers 1200-1204
- Groove Layer: Sublayer 1300
- Feast Layer: Sublayers 1400-1401
- Forbidden Layer: Sublayer 1500
- Planet Core: Sublayers 1600-1609
The Planet Core is the final area and feels different from the rest — more like a classic final boss zone than a traditional layer.
How Progression Works
You unlock new layers by completing main story objectives, but the game lets you take your time. Want to collect every Banandium Gem before moving on? Go for it. Prefer to unlock all layers quickly and explore later? That works too.
After you reach the Lagoon Layer, each sublayer includes a spot where you can summon an eel to take you back to any previously visited layer. This mechanic makes revisiting earlier zones easier, so you won’t miss out on bananas, fossils, outfits, or other collectibles.
