Overview
- Nintendo showed Metroid Ravenous during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct and confirmed it will release exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027.
- The reveal trailer opens with Samus ambushed and gravely wounded on a hostile moon, establishing a darker, survival-oriented narrative and more vocal narration from the character.
- Ravenous introduces a signature energy‑draining 'feeding' mechanic that lets Samus absorb enemies' energy to survive and power abilities, a design that ties back to Metroid lore about Metroid DNA first explored in earlier titles.
- Nintendo published launch details soon after the Direct: a digital price of £49.99 / $59.99, an estimated 20.2GB file size, two standalone amiibo plus a Special Edition that bundles a third amiibo and SteelBook, and pre-orders went live with some retailers reporting rapid sell-through of the Special Edition.
- MercurySteam has acknowledged the project on social media, confirming the studio behind Metroid Dread is involved, which continues the recent Metroid revival and makes Ravenous a key early Switch 2 exclusive for fans weighing hardware and storage choices.