Metroid Ravenous is set to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027. A follow-up to Metroid Dread, it’s a new 2D side-scrolling adventure for Samus, the space-faring bounty hunter. The game will be available in two editions, and will launch alongside some new amiibo figures. Read on for full details.
Metroid Ravenous – Special Edition
The special edition of Metroid Ravenous comes with the game, plus the following items:
- Steelbook case
- Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo
Note that this amiibo is exclusive to the special edition and is not available separately.
Metroid Ravenous Amiibo Figures
Samus amiibo – Metroid Ravenous Series
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Chozo Statue amiibo – Metroid Ravenous Series
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Releasing alongside the game are two additional amiibos: Samus and Chozo Statue.
Metroid Ravenous – Standard Edition – Not Yet Available
The standard edition comes with the game on the cartridge – something you can’t always count on for Switch 2 games, even first-party titles. Per usual for recent Nintendo releases, physical copies cost $10 more than digital.
Walmart and Amazon have been known to knock $10 physical copies, so keep an eye out for that if you want a physical copy.
What Is Metroid Ravenous?
In the trailer, Samus says, “I was attacked by unknown assailants and sustained grave injuries. I don’t know where I am, getting back to the surface won’t be easy. My chances of getting off this moon are slim at best. Still… I will survive. And I will make it home. Even if I have to feed on my enemies to do so. It’s eat or be eaten.”
Sounds like a Metroid game, which means I’m fully on board. Metroid Dread got a 9/10 in its IGN review. It was a tough game, but fair.
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