A purported listing for a title called Metroid Ravenous briefly appeared in Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security classification database and was removed shortly afterward, according to circulating screenshots and reports.
The entry, which has not been confirmed by Nintendo, reportedly named Nintendo Switch 2 as a platform and listed 2026 as the production year while providing no further descriptive details.
Metroid Ravenous: what the reported listing showed
Reports indicate that a classification page for "Metroid Ravenous" was posted and then taken down from Brazil’s classification system; a screenshot of the page circulated online before removal.
The classification entry allegedly included the platform field identifying Nintendo Switch 2 and a production year of 2026, but offered no synopsis, developer credit, or publisher notes.
Context within the Metroid franchise
Metroid is Nintendo’s long-running action-adventure franchise.
The most recent mainline 2D entry, Metroid Dread, launched for the Nintendo Switch in October 2021.
MercurySteam, a Spanish studio, co-developed Metroid Dread with Nintendo and previously developed Metroid: Samus Returns for Nintendo 3DS in 2017.
Separately, Nintendo announced in 2019 that Retro Studios had taken over development of Metroid Prime 4 after an earlier development effort was restarted; Nintendo has not provided a release date for that project as of the last official statements.
What we know and what remains unverified
The Brazil classification screenshot is the primary source for the Metroid Ravenous claim at this time.
Classification listings can occasionally surface ahead of official announcements and may be removed for a variety of administrative reasons.
Nintendo has not issued any statement confirming the existence of a project called Metroid Ravenous, its platforms, or a release timeline.
Industry reaction and next steps
Until Nintendo confirms details via an official channel such as a Nintendo Direct, press release, or eShop listing, the information should be treated as unverified.
News outlets will typically wait for official confirmation before reporting a project as official.
We will monitor statements from Nintendo and updates to classification databases and will report confirmed information as it becomes available.
Have thoughts on the reported listing?
Share your reaction in the comments below and check back for official updates and Nintendo announcements.
The entry, which has not been confirmed by Nintendo, reportedly named Nintendo Switch 2 as a platform and listed 2026 as the production year while providing no further descriptive details.
Metroid Ravenous: what the reported listing showed
Reports indicate that a classification page for "Metroid Ravenous" was posted and then taken down from Brazil’s classification system; a screenshot of the page circulated online before removal.
The classification entry allegedly included the platform field identifying Nintendo Switch 2 and a production year of 2026, but offered no synopsis, developer credit, or publisher notes.
Context within the Metroid franchise
Metroid is Nintendo’s long-running action-adventure franchise.
The most recent mainline 2D entry, Metroid Dread, launched for the Nintendo Switch in October 2021.
MercurySteam, a Spanish studio, co-developed Metroid Dread with Nintendo and previously developed Metroid: Samus Returns for Nintendo 3DS in 2017.
Separately, Nintendo announced in 2019 that Retro Studios had taken over development of Metroid Prime 4 after an earlier development effort was restarted; Nintendo has not provided a release date for that project as of the last official statements.
What we know and what remains unverified
The Brazil classification screenshot is the primary source for the Metroid Ravenous claim at this time.
Classification listings can occasionally surface ahead of official announcements and may be removed for a variety of administrative reasons.
Nintendo has not issued any statement confirming the existence of a project called Metroid Ravenous, its platforms, or a release timeline.
Industry reaction and next steps
Until Nintendo confirms details via an official channel such as a Nintendo Direct, press release, or eShop listing, the information should be treated as unverified.
News outlets will typically wait for official confirmation before reporting a project as official.
We will monitor statements from Nintendo and updates to classification databases and will report confirmed information as it becomes available.
Have thoughts on the reported listing?
Share your reaction in the comments below and check back for official updates and Nintendo announcements.
