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Metroid Dread studio MercurySteam appears to confirm it's making Metroid Ravenous, addressing a lingering question from yesterday's Nintendo Direct
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Spanish studio MercurySteam, known for developing Metroid Dread, appears to be behind the newly revealed Metroid Ravenous showcased in yesterday's Nintendo Direct, despite initial lack of official credit.
- MercurySteam's social media silence post-showcase raised questions, but the studio seemingly confirmed involvement by retweeting the Metroid Ravenous trailer with emojis hinting at a stealth development.
- Metroid Ravenous follows a similar side-scrolling adventure style to Metroid Dread but features a more colorful and less oppressive atmosphere, as highlighted in the energetic gameplay montage shown during the Direct.
- MercurySteam previously faced financial challenges after their original game Blades of Fire underperformed, leading to restructuring and layoffs, making their return with a high-profile Metroid title a positive development for the studio.
- Metroid Dread, released in 2021, was critically acclaimed, earning a golden Essential badge from Eurogamer and reinforcing MercurySteam's reputation for quality 2D Metroidvania games.
