TOKYO - Japan's Nintendo Co Ltd said on Tuesday (Sept 28) that a Donkey Kong-themed expansion to its Super Nintendo World in the Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka will open in 2024.
A Super Mario-themed area opened at the park this year in a major expansion of Nintendo's efforts to diversify its business beyond consoles.
The opening was delayed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
At the newly announced expansion, "guests will be able to take a walk on the wild side through the lush jungles where Donkey Kong and his friends live," said the Kyoto-based games maker in a statement.
The area, based on one of Nintendo's most enduring franchises, will include a roller coaster and interactive experiences and increase the size of its themed area by 70 per cent.
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