Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Ravenous will arrive on January 28, 2027, and will be accompanied at launch by three new amiibo figures.
The announcement came via a Nintendo Direct broadcast and a Nintendo of America press release on September 9, 2026.
Intro and context
Metroid Ravenous is the next major entry in Nintendo’s Metroid line-up.
Nintendo revealed both the game's release date and a trio of official amiibo: a Chozo amiibo, a standard Samus amiibo, and a Samus Metroid Suit amiibo.
The company made the announcement during its Nintendo Direct presentation and followed up with details in an official press release.
Amiibo lineup and Special Edition details
Nintendo confirmed the three amiibo are due to launch alongside Metroid Ravenous on January 28, 2027.
The publisher also stated that the Samus Metroid Suit amiibo will be included as a pack-in with the game's Special Edition.
Nintendo’s materials did not enumerate any specific in-game functionality tied to the amiibo at the time of the announcement.
Paraphrased statement from Nintendo
In clear terms, Nintendo said that all three amiibo will be available at the game's launch on January 28, 2027, and that the Metroid Suit amiibo is packaged with the Special Edition of Metroid Ravenous.
The company has not provided further details about how the amiibo will interact with the game.
What’s still unconfirmed
As of the September 9, 2026 announcement, Nintendo has not released information about what, if any, gameplay bonuses or features the Chozo, Samus, or Metroid Suit amiibo will unlock.
Pricing, regional availability, and whether the Metroid Suit amiibo will later be sold separately were not specified in the press release.
Where to buy and next steps
Nintendo’s announcement implies the usual retail and Nintendo eShop launch channels for Metroid Ravenous and its associated merchandise.
Fans looking for confirmed pricing and functionality details should watch for follow-up updates from Nintendo ahead of the January 28, 2027 launch.
Source: Nintendo of America press release and Nintendo Direct broadcast, September 9, 2026.
The announcement came via a Nintendo Direct broadcast and a Nintendo of America press release on September 9, 2026.
Intro and context
Metroid Ravenous is the next major entry in Nintendo’s Metroid line-up.
Nintendo revealed both the game's release date and a trio of official amiibo: a Chozo amiibo, a standard Samus amiibo, and a Samus Metroid Suit amiibo.
The company made the announcement during its Nintendo Direct presentation and followed up with details in an official press release.
Amiibo lineup and Special Edition details
Nintendo confirmed the three amiibo are due to launch alongside Metroid Ravenous on January 28, 2027.
The publisher also stated that the Samus Metroid Suit amiibo will be included as a pack-in with the game's Special Edition.
Nintendo’s materials did not enumerate any specific in-game functionality tied to the amiibo at the time of the announcement.
Paraphrased statement from Nintendo
In clear terms, Nintendo said that all three amiibo will be available at the game's launch on January 28, 2027, and that the Metroid Suit amiibo is packaged with the Special Edition of Metroid Ravenous.
The company has not provided further details about how the amiibo will interact with the game.
What’s still unconfirmed
As of the September 9, 2026 announcement, Nintendo has not released information about what, if any, gameplay bonuses or features the Chozo, Samus, or Metroid Suit amiibo will unlock.
Pricing, regional availability, and whether the Metroid Suit amiibo will later be sold separately were not specified in the press release.
Where to buy and next steps
Nintendo’s announcement implies the usual retail and Nintendo eShop launch channels for Metroid Ravenous and its associated merchandise.
Fans looking for confirmed pricing and functionality details should watch for follow-up updates from Nintendo ahead of the January 28, 2027 launch.
Source: Nintendo of America press release and Nintendo Direct broadcast, September 9, 2026.
