Metroid Ravenous Takes the Franchise Forward on Switch 2
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous as a side-scrolling sequel to Metroid Dread, launching exclusively for the Switch 2 in January 2027.
Samus Aran is officially returning to side-scrolling action in Metroid Ravenous, a brand new sequel to Metroid Dread. Revealed during a recent Nintendo Direct broadcast and reported by IGN South Africa, the game is slated to launch exclusively for the Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, with a digital price tag of $59.99. Development is reportedly being handled once again by MercurySteam, the studio behind Dread and Samus Returns, which immediately reassures fans that the series is in experienced hands for its next major hardware chapter.
The debut trailer sets a grim tone as Samus recounts sustaining grave injuries on an unfamiliar moon and facing slim odds of survival. Dialogue in the teaser highlights a stark survival theme, hinting at new mechanics centered around consuming enemies to stay alive. This narrative direction follows up on a leaked ratings board listing from earlier this summer, turning early fan speculation into reality and setting up the latest chronological milestone for the franchise, sitting well past the events of Metroid Prime 4.
Alongside the standard release, Nintendo is rolling out physical collector bundles and an amiibo lineup featuring individual Samus and Chozo Statue figures, plus a special edition that packs a SteelBook case with a unique Metroid Suit amiibo. For players looking to jump into the next evolution of Nintendo hardware, Ravenous is shaping up to be an essential early showcase for the platform's library and a major draw for both longtime fans and newer community members following the series.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Metroid Ravenous, MercurySteam, Action Platformer
Original article: IGN South Africa