Metroid Ravenous Announced, a Side-Scrolling Sequel to Metroid Dread

Utsanjan Maity
September 10, 2026
Metroid Ravenous reveal trailer screenshot from Nintendo Direct

Nintendo has officially announced Metroid Ravenous, a side-scrolling follow-up to Metroid Dread coming to Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. Read on to discover everything revealed during the Nintendo Direct broadcast, including story details, pricing, amiibo releases, and developer information.

What Is Metroid Ravenous? Release Date and Pricing Details

Galactic bounty hunter Samus Aran is officially returning in a brand new side-scrolling adventure. Announced during today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, Metroid Ravenous serves as the direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Metroid Dread.

The game will launch exclusively for Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. A digital copy of the game will cost $59.99 at launch. That price point matches Nintendo's upcoming remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Metroid Ravenous Reveal Trailer and Story Overview

The debut trailer for Metroid Ravenous opens with Samus Aran under attack by strange, unknown enemies on an unfamiliar moon. These aggressive assailants quickly zap her energy, leaving her severely injured and forced to fight for survival.

Faced with overwhelming odds, Samus adopts a fierce survival mindset to stay alive. The central theme of her new quest is summed up in her stark warning: "It's eat or be eaten."

"I was attacked by unknown assailants and sustained grave injuries," Samus says in the Metroid Ravenous reveal trailer. "I don't know where I am, getting back to the surface won't be easy. My chances of getting off this moon are slim at best. Still... I will survive. And I will make it home. Even if I have to feed on my enemies to do so. It's eat or be eaten."

Who Is Developing Metroid Ravenous?

Metroid Ravenous appears to once again be developed by MercurySteam, the talented Spanish studio responsible for recent 2D Metroid entries. MercurySteam previously partnered with Nintendo on Metroid Dread as well as Metroid: Samus Returns, the 3DS remake of Game Boy classic Metroid 2: Return of Samus.

MercurySteam's prior work on the series received widespread acclaim. In IGN's Metroid Dread review, the game earned a 9/10 score for its fluid action and world design:

"A surprise sequel after nearly 20 years, Metroid Dread brings back the legendary exploration and progression and merges it with excellent modern combat and some of the best boss fights ever."

How Does Metroid Ravenous Fit into the Metroid Timeline?

Nintendo's 2D side-scrolling Metroid titles are narratively distinct from the first-person Metroid Prime subseries, even though both belong to the same overarching franchise universe. Knowing where this new entry sits helps clear up how it fits into Samus Aran's history.

Here is a quick breakdown of how the narrative timeline connects:

  • 2D Side-Scrolling Series: Represents the main ongoing narrative chronologically.
  • Metroid Prime Series: Takes place earlier in the timeline as a separate subseries.
  • Series Chronology: Metroid Dread and Metroid Ravenous sit at the very end of the current series timeline.
  • Metroid Prime 4 Connection: Because Ravenous takes place years after last year's Metroid Prime 4, players should not expect a direct narrative continuation.

Where Did the Metroid Ravenous Leaks Come From?

If the game's title sounds familiar, that is because Metroid Ravenous popped up this summer via a swiftly-deleted ratings board listing in Brazil. That unexpected listing sparked immediate rumors across the gaming community.

At the time of the leak, fans speculated that the word "Ravenous" was a direct reference to Raven Beak, the central villain of Metroid Dread. The official reveal trailer shows that the title also highlights Samus's need to literally feed on her foes to survive.

Metroid Ravenous Amiibo Collection and Special Edition

Alongside the digital and standard release details, Nintendo confirmed new physical collectibles for fans. The new amiibo lineup offers options for collectors and series enthusiasts alike.

The announced items include:

  • Individual Samus Amiibo: A standalone figure featuring Samus in her action pose.
  • Individual Chozo Statue Amiibo: A standalone figure modeled after the ancient Chozo relic.
  • Metroid Ravenous Special Edition Bundle: Includes the physical game, a SteelBook case, and an exclusive Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo.

More Nintendo Direct News

The announcement of Metroid Ravenous was part of a major news day for Nintendo fans. You can check out complete coverage of all the latest game announcements across both recent showcases.

Catch up on all the news with the summary of everything announced in today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, along with everything announced in The Legend of Zelda Nintendo Direct that aired yesterday.

With its high-stakes survival theme and January 28, 2027 release date on Switch 2, Metroid Ravenous is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated side-scrolling games in the franchise. Stay tuned for more gameplay updates on Samus Aran's newest adventure as its launch approaches.



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