Nintendo has officially announced Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming a January 28, 2027 release date during its latest Nintendo Direct presentation.
The reveal establishes Ravenous as the next mainline Metroid entry following 2021’s Metroid Dread — a title developed in partnership between MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD that revitalized the 2D Metroidvania formula on Nintendo Switch.
The trailer shown in the Nintendo Direct positions Samus Aran at the center of a darker, more visceral storyline.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo described Metroid Ravenous as a new adventure in which Samus confronts unfamiliar and mysterious adversaries while contending with emergent Metroid-derived abilities that influence both narrative and gameplay.
Key confirmed details
- Release date: January 28, 2027, on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Announcement medium: Nintendo Direct (official trailer released during the presentation).
- Launch items: new amiibo figures and a special edition physical package have been confirmed alongside the game.
Nintendo’s announcement did not list a specific development studio in the initial reveal beyond the company’s own presentation.
Given the series’ recent history, observers will watch for developer credits in follow-up communications; Metroid Dread was created through collaboration between MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD.
Availability and distribution
Nintendo released an official trailer during the Direct and confirmed the physical special edition and amiibo lineup for launch.
As with prior first-party releases, digital distribution will be coordinated through Nintendo’s digital storefront; details about Nintendo eShop pre-orders or digital-exclusive content were not specified in the announcement.
What to expect next
Nintendo has said it will provide additional information as it becomes available, including full developer credits, pre-order windows, and platform-specific features for Nintendo Switch 2.
Coverage will update when Nintendo posts further technical details, edition contents, and amiibo functionality.
Metroid Ravenous represents the latest major entry in the Metroid franchise and is confirmed for a Jan. 28, 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Fans and industry observers should expect more detailed follow-ups from Nintendo in the coming weeks.
The reveal establishes Ravenous as the next mainline Metroid entry following 2021’s Metroid Dread — a title developed in partnership between MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD that revitalized the 2D Metroidvania formula on Nintendo Switch.
The trailer shown in the Nintendo Direct positions Samus Aran at the center of a darker, more visceral storyline.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo described Metroid Ravenous as a new adventure in which Samus confronts unfamiliar and mysterious adversaries while contending with emergent Metroid-derived abilities that influence both narrative and gameplay.
Key confirmed details
- Release date: January 28, 2027, on Nintendo Switch 2.
- Announcement medium: Nintendo Direct (official trailer released during the presentation).
- Launch items: new amiibo figures and a special edition physical package have been confirmed alongside the game.
Nintendo’s announcement did not list a specific development studio in the initial reveal beyond the company’s own presentation.
Given the series’ recent history, observers will watch for developer credits in follow-up communications; Metroid Dread was created through collaboration between MercurySteam and Nintendo EPD.
Availability and distribution
Nintendo released an official trailer during the Direct and confirmed the physical special edition and amiibo lineup for launch.
As with prior first-party releases, digital distribution will be coordinated through Nintendo’s digital storefront; details about Nintendo eShop pre-orders or digital-exclusive content were not specified in the announcement.
What to expect next
Nintendo has said it will provide additional information as it becomes available, including full developer credits, pre-order windows, and platform-specific features for Nintendo Switch 2.
Coverage will update when Nintendo posts further technical details, edition contents, and amiibo functionality.
Metroid Ravenous represents the latest major entry in the Metroid franchise and is confirmed for a Jan. 28, 2027 launch on Nintendo Switch 2.
Fans and industry observers should expect more detailed follow-ups from Nintendo in the coming weeks.
