Nintendo has announced a new addition to the Metroid series, titled Metroid Ravenous, set to launch on January 28, 2027, for the upcoming Switch 2 console. This game appears to be an evolution of Metroid Dread, the 2021 title that was widely praised for its immersive storytelling and gameplay. Metroid Ravenous will feature 3D graphics, cinematic action sequences, and mechanics such as parrying enemy attacks and rolling in Morph Ball form, a signature gameplay element from previous games. Samus Aran, the series' protagonist, will also absorb energy from enemies to survive, with Nintendo's marketing tagline "eat or be eaten" reflecting this mechanic. The game will feature a variety of formidable enemies, including massive creatures and futuristic, caped fighters who wield blades and spinning metal hats. This announcement marks a continued resurgence for the Metroid series. Following the success of Metroid Dread in 2021, Nintendo released a remastered version of Metroid Prime for the original Switch in 2023 and Metroid Prime 4 last year. Metroid Ravenous arrives just over a year after Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which received mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. The game is part of a broader push by Nintendo to expand its library of high-profile titles, with Metroid Ravenous being highlighted in a recent Nintendo Direct presentation. During the Nintendo Direct, the company also announced Kirby And The World Beyond, the first open-world entry in the Kirby series, set for release in spring 2027. Additional announcements included a Switch 2 version of Pikmin 4, a free update for Star Fox, and new releases for games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Xenoblade Chronicles 3. The Direct also featured details about a special edition of Metroid Ravenous, which will include exclusive content and collectibles such as new amiibo figures of Samus Aran, a Chozo statue, and a representation of Samus' Metroid transformation from the end of Metroid Dread.