Overview
- Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous during Wednesday’s Nintendo Direct and set a firm release date of January 28, 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- The reveal trailer shows Samus narrating her plight on an alien moon and introduces a new energy‑siphon or “feeding” mechanic that lets her drain foes to survive.
- Trailer footage also displays new mobility and combat moves, including a warp dash that phases through walls, the ability to run on water, and the return of Metroid Dread’s parry-style counter.
- Nintendo published commercial details at launch: a digital price of $59.99 / £49.99, a reported $69.99 standard physical edition, and a $119.99 Special Edition that includes a SteelBook and a Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo while two additional amiibo (Samus and a Chozo statue) will also release on day one.
- Several outlets note MercurySteam is the likely developer given its work on Metroid Dread, but Nintendo has not officially named the studio so confirmation of the developer and fuller gameplay details are expected before pre-orders open.