Metroid Dread Dev MercurySteam Seemingly Confirms Work On Ravenous With Ninja And Love Heart Emojis
Nintendo officially announced Metroid Ravenous during a September 2026 Direct presentation. The title is slated for the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. Following the announcement, it was confirmed that the Metroid Dread development team at MercurySteam is also creating Ravenous. Early reactions to the game highlight a vampire-inspired aesthetic and gameplay evolutions from its predecessor, Dread.
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- ✓ Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous during a September 2026 Direct.
- ✓ Metroid Ravenous will be available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
- ✓ The Metroid Dread development team is working on Metroid Ravenous.
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Nintendo officially announced the game title and its platform availability via a Direct presentation.
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Nintendo reveals Metroid Ravenous during September Direct
Nintendo officially announced Metroid Ravenous during a September 2026 Direct presentation. The title is slated for the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2. Following the announcement, it was confirmed that the Metroid Dread development team at MercurySteam is also creating Ravenous. Early reactions to the game highlight a vampire-inspired aesthetic and gameplay evolutions from its predecessor, Dread.
Why it matters
MercurySteam previously developed Metroid Dread, which revitalized the series. This new entry marks a transition as Nintendo prepares for its next generation of hardware.
What is confirmed
- Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous during a September 2026 Direct.
- Metroid Ravenous will be available on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
- The Metroid Dread development team is working on Metroid Ravenous.
Still unconfirmed
- The new Metroid game features vampire vibes.
- Metroid Ravenous includes gameplay style improvements over Metroid Dread.
What to watch next
- Official release date for Metroid Ravenous
- Detailed gameplay trailers showing the evolution from Dread
- Confirmation of specific Nintendo Switch 2 hardware specifications
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- Nintendo Life — Metroid Dread Dev MercurySteam Seemingly Confirms Work On Ravenous With Ninja And Love Heart Emojis
- nintendo.com — Nintendo Direct reveals Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond, and more games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch - News - Nintendo Official Site
- Crunchyroll — New Kirby and Metroid Games Revealed, Tokyo Revengers Joins Fatal Fury and More from Today's Nintendo Direct
- gameinformer.com — Every New Announcement At The September 2026 Nintendo Direct
- Gizmodo — We’re Obsessed With the Vampire Vibes of the New ‘Metroid’
- comicbook.com — Metroid Ravenous Seems to Be Making One Big Evolution From Dread
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