Nintendo Announces Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2 With January 2027 Release Date
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Nintendo has officially revealed Metroid Ravenous for the Switch 2, scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027, with MercurySteam returning to develop the next 2.5D chapter.
Following a series of leaks that surfaced in official documents out of Brazil, Nintendo officially pulled back the curtain on Metroid Ravenous during its latest September Direct presentation. Hitting consoles on January 28, 2027, the next installment in the legendary side-scrolling franchise picks up after the events of 2021's Metroid Dread. Developer MercurySteam is reportedly returning to helm the project alongside series producer Yoshio Sakamoto, giving the studio a vital chance to rebound following a difficult period of industry layoffs and the underperformance of its previous title, Blades of Fire.
The reveal trailer highlights a sharp 2.5D visual style while expanding on the core mechanics established in Dread, including tense parry systems and high-octane boss encounters against massive creatures like a giant serpent. Notably, Samus Aran appears to be fully voiced for this outing, leaning heavily into her Metroid DNA with cinematic moments where she absorbs enemies and utilizes a new Metroid-based transformation for devastating finishing moves. Longtime fans will find plenty to analyze as the franchise celebrates its landmark 40th anniversary.
For MercurySteam, this high-profile project arrives at a critical juncture. The studio suffered significant workforce reductions after its 2005 release struggled to find a commercial foothold, reflecting the broader volatility currently facing development teams across the entire gaming landscape. With the launch locked in for Nintendo Switch 2 early next year, players will soon see how this trusted partnership handles the next chapter of Samus Aran's journey.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Metroid, Metroidvania, Action Adventure
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