Metroid Ravenous Announced For Switch 2, Release Date Confirmed

Nintendo has officially announced Metroid Ravenous for the Switch 2, marking the latest mainline entry in the iconic sci-fi franchise. The upcoming 2D adventure is scheduled to launch on January 28, 2027. Ahead of its release, pre-orders for the title begin later today. While prior rumors of the project surfaced earlier in the summer via a Brazilian rating, the recent announcement confirms concrete release details alongside physical and digital pricing models.

According to details from the official eShop listing, the digital version of Metroid Ravenous will be priced at £49.99 / $59.99, with the standard physical edition costing an additional $10. Alongside the standard release, a Special Edition has been confirmed. This bundle includes the game, a steel game case, and a dedicated 'Samus (Metroid Suit)' amiibo figure. Furthermore, a broader Metroid Ravenous amiibo collection will launch alongside the game on January 28, 2027, featuring individual Samus and Chozo Statue figures.

Footage shown during the announcement indicates that the game serves as a proper continuation of Metroid Dread. The new installment appears to emphasize melee combat even further, introducing mechanics that let players feed on enemies, run on water, warp in mid-air, and execute finishing attacks. Pricing information for the Special Edition has not been disclosed at the time of writing, though fans can secure pre-orders for both editions starting today ahead of its early 2027 launch window.