Nintendo has announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D entry in the series for Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be released on January 28, 2027.
Samus Aran finds herself stranded on an unknown moon after being attacked by a mysterious group.To get out of the underground ruins, she will have to look for new abilities, fight large opponents and gradually open a path through interconnected locations.
Samus will be able to absorb enemies
The main new skill is related to Samus' awakened Metroid instincts.Nintendo explicitly describes the mechanic as the ability to "devour" opponents.Judging by the first frames, it will become part of the combat system, and not just a plot feature.
The core is still the familiar elements of the series: exploring labyrinths, finding upgrades, shooting with an energy cannon, rockets and boss battles.But Ravenous places a noticeable emphasis on a more aggressive pace of combat.
New 2D Metroid only for Switch 2
Metroid Ravenous is listed as a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. The official page lists single-player mode, Nintendo Switch Online cloud saves, amiibo support, HDR, and 120Hz output on compatible TVs.The estimated game size is 20.2 GB.
Nintendo has not yet listed the developer on the game's official page.Therefore, it is too early to connect Ravenous with MercurySteam, which created Metroid Dread together with Nintendo - this remains a guess.
Release - January 28
Metroid Ravenous will be released on January 28, 2027.Nintendo has already opened the game page and separately showed the physical Special Edition, but the composition of the edition depends on the region.
After Metroid Dread, the series returns to the classic 2D structure again, but as a standalone game for the Switch 2. At first glance, Ravenous looks not like a simple sequel to Dread, but an attempt to tie Samus' origins more closely with the combat mechanics.
What's more interesting to you about Ravenous - Samus' new ability or the return of full 2D Metroid?
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