Metroid Ravenous

Metroid Ravenous
DevelopersMercurySteam
Nintendo EPD
PublisherNintendo
SeriesMetroid
PlatformNintendo Switch 2
ReleaseJanuary 28, 2027
GenreAction-adventure
ModeSingle-player

Metroid Ravenous is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch 2. It is the sixth main Metroid game and the sequel to Metroid Dread (2021). Ravenous is scheduled for release on January 28, 2027.

Premise

Like its predecessor, Metroid Dread (2021), Metroid Ravenous features side-scrolling gameplay. As the bounty hunter Samus Aran, players explore an alien moon. Samus's new abilities include warping through walls, running on water, and siphoning energy from enemies. The parry system from Metroid Dread returns.

Development

Like Metroid Dread and Samus Returns, Metroid Ravenous is developed by MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD. Nintendo announced it in a Nintendo Direct presentation on September 9, 2026. In Kotaku, Ash Parrish praised the more aggressive characterization of Samus in the trailer. It supports HDR and 120 Hz displays. It is scheduled for release on January 28, 2027.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Phillips, Tom (September 9, 2026). "Metroid Ravenous Announced, a Side-Scrolling Sequel to Metroid Dread". IGN. Retrieved September 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ Harte, Charles (January 28, 2027). "Nintendo Reveals Metroid Ravenous, A New 2D Entry Out In January". Game Informer. Retrieved September 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ Purchese, Robert (September 10, 2026). "Metroid Dread studio MercurySteam appears to confirm it's making Metroid Ravenous, addressing a lingering question from yesterday's Nintendo Direct". Eurogamer. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ Parrish, Ash (September 9, 2026). "Metroid Ravenous Looks Like Nintendo Is Finally Letting Samus Off The Leash". Kotaku. Retrieved September 17, 2026.
  5. ↑ Doolan, Liam (September 10, 2026). "Metroid Ravenous On Switch 2 Will Support 120Hz Output". Nintendo Life. Retrieved September 18, 2026.