Nintendo revealed Metroid Ravenous during a recent Direct presentation, confirming it as the next 2D entry in the long-running series. The game is exclusive to the Switch 2 and is scheduled for release in January 2027. The title introduces a distinctive gameplay twist, requiring Samus Aran to feed on her enemies to progress.

The announcement positions Metroid Ravenous as a direct successor to the 2D Metroid titles, continuing the series' side-scrolling heritage. The January 2027 release window places the game in the early lifecycle of the Switch 2, offering a launch-window exclusive for the new hardware.