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Metroid Ravenous Sends Samus After Space Ninjas

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Metroid Ravenous Sends Samus After Space Ninjas

Nintendo will release Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, as Samus restores energy by feeding on prey.

Nintendo has announced Metroid Ravenous, the latest game in the 2D Metroid series, for Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027.

After Samus Aran's ship crash-lands on a moon, assassins ambush and wound her. She must navigate an underground world, gain new abilities, and face the five Space Ninjas responsible in one-on-one battles.

Energy comes from prey

Samus can restore energy through latent Metroid powers by feeding on prey. Players can also counter enemy attacks to stun them, then drain their energy before the opening disappears.

Samus Aran in an underground area with enemies.
Samus Aran in an underground area with enemies. Image: Nintendo / MercurySteam

Nintendo's store page lists handheld, tabletop, and TV modes, as well as HDR on compatible televisions, surround sound, amiibo compatibility, Nintendo Switch Online features, and Save Data Cloud. It does not list a price yet.

A press report also says Nintendo plans a special edition and two new amiibo figures for the game.