Overview
- Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous during Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct and confirmed it will launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027.
- The trailer frames a darker, survival-oriented story in which Samus says she must “feed on” enemies and shows a new energy-siphoning ability that affects combat and appearance.
- Gameplay footage also highlights specific moves including a dash that warps through walls, the ability to run on water, and the return of Metroid Dread’s parry mechanic.
- Nintendo announced amiibo figures and a Special Edition that includes a Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo and a SteelBook, and disclosed digital pricing of £49.99 / $59.99 with outlets reporting a $69.99 physical price and a $119.99 Special Edition.
- The game was previously leaked in a removed Brazilian ratings listing and, while Nintendo has not named a developer, multiple outlets say MercurySteam is the likely studio given its work on Metroid Dread, which helps explain the game’s tonal and gameplay continuity and shapes expectations for launch interest.