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# Metroid Ravenous leads Nintendo Direct, landing on Switch 2 on 28 January 2027
- URL: https://www.blankidentity.com.au/metroid-ravenous-nintendo-direct/
- Published: 2026-09-26T08:45:14.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T08:45:14.000Z
- Description: Metroid Ravenous, a direct follow-up to Metroid Dread, headlined Nintendo's September Direct and arrives on Switch 2 on 28 January 2027, alongside new Kirby, Pikmin and Hyrule Warriors dates.
- Author: Matt J
- Tags: Tech, News

Nintendo has given Switch 2 owners a big reason to look ahead to early 2027\. Its September Nintendo Direct, held on 9 September (10 September in Australia), was led by *Metroid Ravenous*, a new 2D Metroid that picks up where *Metroid Dread* left off. It arrives exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on 28 January 2027, and pre-orders are open now through Nintendo Australia.

## Samus goes on the hunt

Nintendo describes *Metroid Ravenous* as an "intense new 2D action adventure", and its Australian store listing carries the tagline "It's eat or be eaten". According to Nintendo Life, the game is developed by MercurySteam, the studio behind *Metroid Dread*, and continues directly from that game's ending, exploring Samus's transformation into a Metroid and Chozo hybrid.

![Screenshot from Metroid Ravenous showing Samus in combat](https://images.nintendolife.com/73cf6ea4cee9b/metroid-ravenous.445x245.jpg)

Metroid Ravenous continues directly from the ending of Metroid Dread. Image: Nintendo, via Nintendo Life

The trailer showed new abilities including running on water, warping in mid-air and finishing attacks, and Nintendo Life notes that Samus appears able to feed on enemies, which explains the name. It is a single-player game playable in TV, tabletop and handheld modes, carries an M rating in Australia and needs about 20.2GB of storage.

## Special Edition and amiibo

A Special Edition bundles the game with a steel case and an exclusive Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo. Nintendo is also releasing separate Samus and Chozo Statue amiibo on the same day. Nintendo Life lists US pricing at US$59.99 for the digital standard edition and US$69.99 for the physical version; the Special Edition price has not been confirmed. Australian pricing was not listed on Nintendo's local store page at the time of writing.

![Screenshot from Metroid Ravenous showing Samus exploring an alien environment](https://images.nintendolife.com/e32d9be02d3e0/metroid-ravenous.445x348.jpg)

Samus's transformation into a Metroid and Chozo hybrid is central to the story. Image: Nintendo, via Nintendo Life

## The rest of the Direct

Nintendo's own press release rounded up the other key announcements:

- **Kirby and the World Beyond** (Switch 2, spring 2027): a 3D adventure marking the series' 35th anniversary.
- **Pikmin 4, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy** (12 November 2026): voice command features and 72 new Dandori Academy stages.
- **Monster Hunter Wilds** (Switch 2, 4 December 2026): including all Title Update content and full cross-platform multiplayer.
- **Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis** (12 February 2027): a reimagining of the original 1996 adventure.
- **Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Definitive Edition** (Switch 2, 25 February 2027): all DLC, enhanced visuals and a new Calamity Mode.
- **Final Fantasy VII Revelation** (8 April 2027): the third entry in the remake trilogy.

## Release date

- **Metroid Ravenous:** 28 January 2027, Nintendo Switch 2 only.
- **Pre-orders:** open now via the Nintendo eShop in Australia.
- **Australian price:** not yet listed by Nintendo Australia.

*Sources:* [*Nintendo Australia*](https://www.nintendo.com/au/news-and-articles/nintendo-direct-reveals-metroid-ravenous-kirby-and-the-world-beyond-and-more-games-for-nintendo-switch-2-and-nintendo-switch/?ref=blankidentity.com.au) *and* [*Nintendo Life*](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/09/metroid-ravenous-announced-for-switch-2-release-date-confirmed?ref=blankidentity.com.au)