Nintendo revealed new details for Metroid Ravenous during its latest Nintendo Direct, including official box art, digital pricing, and the game's launch date.
The publisher confirmed that the digital edition will be priced at £49.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US, and that the title is slated to arrive on 28 January 2027 for Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo also indicated a special edition is planned, and said further information about that edition will be shared soon.
Digital pricing and editions
Nintendo set the Metroid Ravenous digital price at £49.99 / $59.99, a figure that places the title alongside older first-party Nintendo releases in price tiering.
Nintendo has listed the digital edition on the eShop at those price points; the company noted the physical edition may carry a different price, with confirmation of physical retail pricing to come.
A special edition that includes additional physical extras was announced, but Nintendo has not yet published a contents list or price for that edition.
Box art and visual direction
Nintendo also debuted the official box art for Metroid Ravenous.
The artwork features Samus in a markedly aggressive posture, a visual cue that aligns with the game's reported feeding mechanic highlighted in the reveal.
The cover's composition emphasizes a darker, more visceral tone compared with recent entries in the franchise, reinforcing Nintendo's messaging around Ravenous's gameplay focus.
Rewriting of notable statements
The initial coverage described the digital price as a welcome surprise given its parity with established first-party titles; in journalistic terms, the price point positions Ravenous in the same digital price bracket as legacy Nintendo releases and may be viewed positively by consumers who track first-party pricing trends.
Nintendo's presentation framed the box art and pricing as central pieces of the game's rollout and promised more specifics on special editions and physical retail options in future updates.
What to expect next
With a firm release date of 28 January 2027 and digital listings now live on the eShop, Nintendo has set the promotional calendar in motion.
The publisher has said it will publish further details about physical editions and the planned special edition at a later date.
Fans and retailers will be watching for pre-order windows and full special edition contents as Nintendo provides additional announcements.
The publisher confirmed that the digital edition will be priced at £49.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the US, and that the title is slated to arrive on 28 January 2027 for Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo also indicated a special edition is planned, and said further information about that edition will be shared soon.
Digital pricing and editions
Nintendo set the Metroid Ravenous digital price at £49.99 / $59.99, a figure that places the title alongside older first-party Nintendo releases in price tiering.
Nintendo has listed the digital edition on the eShop at those price points; the company noted the physical edition may carry a different price, with confirmation of physical retail pricing to come.
A special edition that includes additional physical extras was announced, but Nintendo has not yet published a contents list or price for that edition.
Box art and visual direction
Nintendo also debuted the official box art for Metroid Ravenous.
The artwork features Samus in a markedly aggressive posture, a visual cue that aligns with the game's reported feeding mechanic highlighted in the reveal.
The cover's composition emphasizes a darker, more visceral tone compared with recent entries in the franchise, reinforcing Nintendo's messaging around Ravenous's gameplay focus.
Rewriting of notable statements
The initial coverage described the digital price as a welcome surprise given its parity with established first-party titles; in journalistic terms, the price point positions Ravenous in the same digital price bracket as legacy Nintendo releases and may be viewed positively by consumers who track first-party pricing trends.
Nintendo's presentation framed the box art and pricing as central pieces of the game's rollout and promised more specifics on special editions and physical retail options in future updates.
What to expect next
With a firm release date of 28 January 2027 and digital listings now live on the eShop, Nintendo has set the promotional calendar in motion.
The publisher has said it will publish further details about physical editions and the planned special edition at a later date.
Fans and retailers will be watching for pre-order windows and full special edition contents as Nintendo provides additional announcements.
