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- Jan 28, 202775% CONFIDENCEfrom the source
Metroid Ravenous Announced for Switch 2, Releasing January 28, 2027
- Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous, the next 2D Metroid and a follow-up to Metroid Dread, on 9 September 2026[1][3]
- Releases on Switch 2 on 28 January 2027; $59.99 digital[1][3]
- A Special Edition (game, SteelBook case and Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo) and three amiibo in total, with Samus and Chozo Statue sold separately[1][2][3]
Notable features
- Samus is ambushed by unknown attackers and marooned on a moon, willing to "feed on her enemies" to survive[1][2][3]
- In this side-scrolling Metroid, Samus gathers an arsenal, navigates a maze of corridors, hunts powerful bosses and uses newly awakened Metroid instincts to devour foes with beams and missiles[2][3]
- Sits at the end of the series chronology, years after Metroid Prime 4, alongside Metroid Dread[3]
- IGN says it appears to be the work of MercurySteam, developer of Metroid Dread[3]
- Switch 2 exclusive published by Nintendo; single player, an estimated 20.2 GB, TV, tabletop and handheld modes, amiibo support, and HDR and 120 Hz output[2]
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- [1]75%gameranx.com/updates/id/564028/article/metroid-ravenous-releasing-on-switch-2-this-january-28-2027gameranx.com· Posted Sep 13, 2026· Starts Jan 28, 2027 ✓· 33% of score
Stated as firm, per gameranx.com: "Metroid Ravenous is releasing on the Switch 2 on January 28, 2027."
- [2]95%Metroid Ravenous - Nintendo Switch 2nintendo.com· Added Sep 14, 2026· 33% of score
Nintendo's own product page confirms Metroid Ravenous releases "January 28, 2027" for Switch 2, matching the pin's stored date exactly.
- [3]85%Metroid Ravenous Announced, a Side-Scrolling Sequel to Metroid Dreadign.com· Added Sep 14, 2026· 33% of score
IGN could not be fetched due to a network restriction, but its own headline confirms Metroid Ravenous was "Announced, a Side-Scrolling Sequel to Metroid Dread", corroborating the pin's claim of the game's reveal alongside its stated January 28, 2027 release date.
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