Metroid Dread Dev MercurySteam Seemingly Confirms Work On Ravenous With Ninja And Love Heart Emojis

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1. 11d ago

   Nintendo Lists Metroid Ravenous for Sale on Official Store

   Nintendo has added Metroid Ravenous to its official online store for the Nintendo Switch 2. The title is being developed by MercurySteam, the team behind Metroid Dread. In this installment, Samus Aran is marooned on an unfamiliar moon after an ambush by unknown attackers. The game adopts a vampire-inspired aesthetic and evolves gameplay from the previous entry. The official store page provides access to game details, availability, and various editions of the title.

   Why it matters

   The Metroid franchise began in 1986 as an action-adventure series focusing on bounty hunter Samus Aran. These games typically blend platforming and nonlinear exploration in science fiction settings.

   What is confirmed

   • Metroid Ravenous is available for the Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo Store.
   • The player controls bounty hunter Samus Aran.
   • Nintendo created the Metroid action-adventure game franchise.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The game features a vampire-inspired aesthetic and gameplay evolutions from Metroid Dread.
   • Samus Aran is ambushed by unknown attackers and marooned on an unfamiliar moon.

   What to watch next

   • Official release date announcement
   • Pricing details for different game editions
   • Gameplay trailers showing the vampire-inspired aesthetic
   Sources used for this update (4)

   1. en.wikipedia.org — Metroid - Wikipedia
   2. en.wikipedia.org — Metroid (video game) - Wikipedia
   3. www.nintendo.com — Metroid™ Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site
   4. www.metroidwiki.org — Metroid Wiki
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2. 24d ago

   Metroid Ravenous Generates High Community Excitement Following Reveal

   Nintendo officially announced Metroid Ravenous during a September 2026 Direct presentation for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Metroid Dread development team at MercurySteam is creating the title, which features a vampire-inspired aesthetic and gameplay evolutions from its predecessor. Omega Metroid reports that the announcement injects excitement into the community, prompting three consecutive episodes of trailer analysis and discussion. Players control bounty hunter Samus Aran, who is ambushed by unknown attackers and marooned on an unfamiliar moon.

   Why it matters

   The announcement of Metroid Ravenous arrives alongside strong momentum for the classic two-dimensional Metroid series. MercurySteam previously developed Metroid Dread, establishing a baseline for the development team now tackling Ravenous. The title expands the franchise onto both current and successor Nintendo hardware.

   What is confirmed

   • Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous during a September 2026 Direct presentation for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
   • The Metroid Dread development team at MercurySteam is creating Metroid Ravenous.
   • Players take control of bounty hunter Samus Aran, who is ambushed by unknown attackers and marooned on an unfamiliar moon.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Omega Metroid reports that the community reaction to Metroid Ravenous is overwhelmingly positive, contrasting with uncertainty in other sub-series.

   What to watch next

   • Official gameplay deep dives or release date announcements from Nintendo
   • Further details from MercurySteam regarding the vampire-inspired aesthetic and gameplay evolutions
   Sources used for this update (3)

   1. omegametroid.com — 2026 - Omega Metroid
   2. upcominggames.org — Metroid™ Ravenous Release Date Tracker & Delay History ...
   3. omegametroid.com — Omega Metroid - Metroid Walkthroughs, Podcasts, Guides, News ...
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3. 48d ago

   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
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. Nintendo Life — Metroid Dread Dev MercurySteam Seemingly Confirms Work On Ravenous With Ninja And Love Heart Emojis
   2. 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
   3. Crunchyroll — New Kirby and Metroid Games Revealed, Tokyo Revengers Joins Fatal Fury and More from Today's Nintendo Direct
   4. gameinformer.com — Every New Announcement At The September 2026 Nintendo Direct
   5. Gizmodo — We’re Obsessed With the Vampire Vibes of the New ‘Metroid’
   6. comicbook.com — Metroid Ravenous Seems to Be Making One Big Evolution From Dread
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