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The Switch 2 is getting a 2D Metroid called Ravenous
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid game for the Switch 2, set to launch on January 28th, 2027.
- The game builds on Metroid Dread with 3D graphics, cinematic action, parrying mechanics, and Samus using the Morph Ball ability.
- A new gameplay element involves Samus absorbing energy from enemies to survive, highlighted by the tagline “eat or be eaten.”
- Players will face various challenging foes, including giant creatures and futuristic, caped fighters wielding blades and spinning metal hats.
- Metroid Ravenous continues the recent resurgence of the Metroid franchise following releases like Metroid Dread (2021), a Metroid Prime remaster (2023), and Metroid Prime 4 (2026).
