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.