Retailer Very has cancelled a number of pre-orders for the Metroid Ravenous Special Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Life reporter Ollie Reynolds revealed in a recent update.
The cancellations affect customers who placed pre-orders for the £99.99 Special Edition, which Nintendo Life notes includes an amiibo.
According to the email Nintendo Life obtained from Very, customers were informed that their order could not be fulfilled.
Paraphrasing the message, the retailer told affected buyers that it was unable to supply the item they had ordered and that the pre-order would be cancelled.
Nintendo Life also reports that several readers — and at least one staff member — confirmed receiving the same cancellation notice.
Nintendo Life reached out to Very for clarification but a substantive public explanation has not been provided alongside the initial customer emails.
The outlet reported that a significant number of customers appear to have been affected based on social posts and direct contacts.
Key facts and context
- Product: Metroid Ravenous Special Edition (includes amiibo, per Nintendo Life report)
- Retailer: Very
- Reported price: £99.99
- Source: Nintendo Life (report by Ollie Reynolds)
- Platform and launch window: Nintendo Life lists Metroid Ravenous as scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 on 28 January 2027
What this means for buyers
Customers who received cancellation notices from Very will see their pre-orders voided and should check their accounts and payment statements for refund confirmation.
Those still seeking the Special Edition may wish to monitor Very’s storefront and other retailers for potential restocks or alternative pre-order options.
As the Metroid franchise remains a high-profile Nintendo property, any supply or distribution updates for major releases tend to attract considerable attention from fans and retailers alike.
For now, coverage of this cancellation comes via Nintendo Life’s reporting; affected customers should consult Very’s customer support for account-specific information, and keep an eye on official Nintendo channels and the eShop for any further announcements regarding Metroid Ravenous.
The cancellations affect customers who placed pre-orders for the £99.99 Special Edition, which Nintendo Life notes includes an amiibo.
According to the email Nintendo Life obtained from Very, customers were informed that their order could not be fulfilled.
Paraphrasing the message, the retailer told affected buyers that it was unable to supply the item they had ordered and that the pre-order would be cancelled.
Nintendo Life also reports that several readers — and at least one staff member — confirmed receiving the same cancellation notice.
Nintendo Life reached out to Very for clarification but a substantive public explanation has not been provided alongside the initial customer emails.
The outlet reported that a significant number of customers appear to have been affected based on social posts and direct contacts.
Key facts and context
- Product: Metroid Ravenous Special Edition (includes amiibo, per Nintendo Life report)
- Retailer: Very
- Reported price: £99.99
- Source: Nintendo Life (report by Ollie Reynolds)
- Platform and launch window: Nintendo Life lists Metroid Ravenous as scheduled for Nintendo Switch 2 on 28 January 2027
What this means for buyers
Customers who received cancellation notices from Very will see their pre-orders voided and should check their accounts and payment statements for refund confirmation.
Those still seeking the Special Edition may wish to monitor Very’s storefront and other retailers for potential restocks or alternative pre-order options.
As the Metroid franchise remains a high-profile Nintendo property, any supply or distribution updates for major releases tend to attract considerable attention from fans and retailers alike.
For now, coverage of this cancellation comes via Nintendo Life’s reporting; affected customers should consult Very’s customer support for account-specific information, and keep an eye on official Nintendo channels and the eShop for any further announcements regarding Metroid Ravenous.
