New Switch 2 Adventure
Nintendo Announces New 2D Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2 Release in 2027
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The game had been rumored before its official announcement: a Brazilian ratings-board listing and an earlier summer leak had reportedly revealed the title, with the leak suggesting a possible 2026 release.
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Ravenous introduces a more insect-like suit for Samus, along with new combat abilities including a Kamen Rider-style kick and an energy blade for slicing enemies.
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The trailer depicts Samus trying to make her way home after being attacked, adding a specific survival-and-escape objective to the broader premise of her being stranded and fighting unfamiliar enemies.
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The announcement came as a surprise reveal during Nintendo’s September Direct, which followed another Direct presentation the previous day; the game is positioned as the first new 2D Metroid installment since the success of Metroid Dread.
Nintendo announced Yahoo Tech Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid game coming to Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. The game follows Samus after an attack leaves her stranded, forcing her into a darker survival adventure where she must absorb enemy powers to fight back. The central theme: "eat or be eaten."
Ravenous keeps the parrying and directional aiming from 2021's Metroid Dread while adding fresh abilities like a Kamen Rider-style kick and energy blade The Verge confirmed. Samus wears a new insect-like suit designed for a more aggressive playstyle. A special edition will bundle two amiibo figures with the game.
From Rumors to Official Reveal
Metroid Ravenous wasn't a complete surprise. A Brazilian ratings board had listed the title months earlier, and Shack News noted a summer leak had predicted the game's existence. That leak even suggested a possible 2026 release, making the January 2027 date slightly later than early speculation.
Nintendo revealed the game during its September Direct presentation, following another Direct the day before. Gamereactor confirmed that developer MercurySteam, led by José Luis Márquez, is heading development. This marks the first new 2D Metroid since Dread's 2021 success.
A Survival Mission on an Alien World
The trailer opens with Samus under attack, stranded far from home. Her mission is clear: escape and survive. Gaming Bolt reported that the "eat or be eaten" tagline reflects a new core mechanic—Samus can absorb enemies' energy and powers to grow stronger.
This survival angle gives Ravenous a specific objective beyond typical Metroid exploration. Instead of just scanning an alien world, Samus fights unfamiliar enemies while scavenging their abilities to make it home. The darker tone shifts away from Dread's more action-heavy approach.
New Suit, New Combat Moves
Samus's new insect-inspired suit reflects her adaptation to a hostile environment. The design goes beyond cosmetics—it enables fresh combat abilities that set Ravenous apart from Dread's mechanics.
Two new moves stand out. A Kamen Rider-style kick lets Samus deliver powerful melee strikes, while an energy blade allows her to slice through enemies. Combined with the energy-absorption system, these tools create a more aggressive, predatory playstyle that matches the "eat or be eaten" philosophy.
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