Nintendo used its latest Nintendo Direct to formally reveal Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid entry developed for the Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement confirmed a January 28, 2027 release date and introduced a Collector’s Edition package that includes an exclusive amiibo; two additional amiibo—a standard Samus figure and a Chozo statue—will also launch alongside the game.
Background and platform context
Metroid Ravenous was teased in recent months and is being billed as the first Metroid title designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
The Direct presentation positioned the game as a return to the franchise’s 2D action roots and suggested a narrative continuation from the events of Metroid Dread.
For context, Metroid Dread launched on Nintendo Switch in October 2021 and marked the series’ modern return to side-scrolling gameplay.
Trailer and narrative tone
In the Direct trailer, Nintendo depicted a more hardened Samus with new abilities and a darker tone.
Nintendo described the game as returning to classic 2D exploration while advancing Samus’s story.
The presentation showed Samus wielding a novel power that appears to disintegrate enemies on contact, indicating a significant change in her capabilities following confrontations with her past.
The trailer also included a striking sequence in which Samus is pierced by an opponent.
Nintendo’s marketing framed that moment as part of the character’s evolution—Samus endures severe injury and demonstrates heightened resilience—rather than a gratuitous shock beat.
Collector’s Edition and merchandising
Nintendo announced a Collector’s Edition for Metroid Ravenous that includes an exclusive Metroid Samus–style amiibo, with two retail amiibo variants releasing concurrently: a standard Samus figure and a Chozo statue.
These physical items will likely be sold through Nintendo’s online store and authorized retailers; further distribution details and any eShop pre-order information will be confirmed by Nintendo closer to launch.
What’s next
Nintendo has confirmed the release date and the Collector’s Edition contents but has not yet released full gameplay or technical details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Additional information, including demos, pricing, and eShop pre-order windows, is expected to follow in future Nintendo Direct updates and official Nintendo communications.
The announcement confirmed a January 28, 2027 release date and introduced a Collector’s Edition package that includes an exclusive amiibo; two additional amiibo—a standard Samus figure and a Chozo statue—will also launch alongside the game.
Background and platform context
Metroid Ravenous was teased in recent months and is being billed as the first Metroid title designed specifically for the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.
The Direct presentation positioned the game as a return to the franchise’s 2D action roots and suggested a narrative continuation from the events of Metroid Dread.
For context, Metroid Dread launched on Nintendo Switch in October 2021 and marked the series’ modern return to side-scrolling gameplay.
Trailer and narrative tone
In the Direct trailer, Nintendo depicted a more hardened Samus with new abilities and a darker tone.
Nintendo described the game as returning to classic 2D exploration while advancing Samus’s story.
The presentation showed Samus wielding a novel power that appears to disintegrate enemies on contact, indicating a significant change in her capabilities following confrontations with her past.
The trailer also included a striking sequence in which Samus is pierced by an opponent.
Nintendo’s marketing framed that moment as part of the character’s evolution—Samus endures severe injury and demonstrates heightened resilience—rather than a gratuitous shock beat.
Collector’s Edition and merchandising
Nintendo announced a Collector’s Edition for Metroid Ravenous that includes an exclusive Metroid Samus–style amiibo, with two retail amiibo variants releasing concurrently: a standard Samus figure and a Chozo statue.
These physical items will likely be sold through Nintendo’s online store and authorized retailers; further distribution details and any eShop pre-order information will be confirmed by Nintendo closer to launch.
What’s next
Nintendo has confirmed the release date and the Collector’s Edition contents but has not yet released full gameplay or technical details for the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Additional information, including demos, pricing, and eShop pre-order windows, is expected to follow in future Nintendo Direct updates and official Nintendo communications.
