Nintendo Announces Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2

Nintendo announced a new 2‑D Metroid title for the Switch 2, titled Metroid Ravenous, which will launch on January 28, 2027. The game builds on the mechanics of Metroid Dread while adding fully rendered 3‑D environments and a more cinematic presentation. Players will again control Samus Aran, who can roll into Morph Ball form, parry enemies, and now appears to absorb energy from foes to sustain herself, a feature highlighted in Nintendo’s marketing copy with the tagline “eat or be eaten.”

Key gameplay elements include a roster of new adversaries ranging from gigantic creatures to a squad of futuristic, caped fighters. The title promises intense action sequences and a variety of enemy types that challenge the player’s reflexes and strategy. The blend of 2‑D gameplay with 3‑D visuals aims to deliver a fresh take on the series while maintaining the core exploration and combat style that fans expect.

With its release set for early 2027, Metroid Ravenous positions itself as a major addition to the Metroid franchise, offering both familiar mechanics and new features that could broaden the series’ appeal on the upcoming Switch 2 platform.