During the Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026 presentation on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, Nintendo announced that the Nintendo Switch 2 game, Metroid Ravenous, will launch on Thursday, January 28, 2027.
Metroid Ravenous Confirmed to Launch on Thursday, January 28, 2027!
The acclaimed Metroid franchise is renowned for its 2D exploration-based action starring intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran.
The first brand-new series entry in five years, Metroid Ravenous, is officially confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, January 28, 2027!
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During the Nintendo Direct 9.9.2026, Nintendo premiered a new two-minute trailer revealing the beginning of the story and key gameplay sequences.
A New Journey for Samus Begins! A Story of Sustaining Life
Surviving the Subterranean Depths
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Crash-landing on an uncharted satellite moon, Samus is ambushed by an enigmatic hostile group and plummets into the subterranean depths, battered and severely wounded.
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Aiming to survive and escape an alien underground world teeming with bizarre flora and fauna, forge a path forward while reawakening and evolving your abilities.
Devour to Survive, Consume to Prevail
Samus awakens to her latent Metroid ability to siphon life energy from her prey.
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Parry enemy attacks and instantly predate upon staggered foes.
Surviving by consuming your quarry—it is a core mechanic where feeding directly sustains your life.
Five Assassins Stand in Her Path
The Space Ninjas who ambushed Samus on the surface stand in her way—dangerous zealots fanatically devoted to the belief that devouring defeated rivals grants them their victims' power.
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Traversing intricate, twisted alien environments, engage in fierce, eat-or-be-eaten duels against Space Ninjas wielding diverse armaments!
Pre-Orders Live! amiibo and Special Edition Also Revealed
Metroid Ravenous is currently available for pre-order on the Nintendo eShop and Nintendo Store.
Pre-orders will also open sequentially across video game retailers and online stores nationwide.
Alongside the Standard Edition, Nintendo will also release the bonus-packed Metroid Ravenous Special Edition, with the set contents as follows:
- Nintendo Switch 2 Game: Metroid Ravenous
- Samus (Metroid Suit) – Metroid Ravenous Series amiibo
- Metroid Ravenous Nintendo Switch 2 SteelBook Game Card Case
The Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo is exclusive to the Special Edition, so make sure not to miss out!
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Additionally, Nintendo will release standalone amiibo figures for Samus and the Chozo Statue from this title.
These are scheduled to launch on the same day as the game on Thursday, January 28, 2027.
For product details, check the Nintendo Store Metroid Ravenous Feature Page!
YouTubeAnticipation is running high to see what Samus's newest journey will hold!
For full details, visit the official Metroid Ravenous website.
It’s eat or be eaten when Metroid Ravenous, the latest game in the 2D Metroid series, arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 Jan 28! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/3yOE6L5X1R
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 9, 2026
