A potential new 2D Metroid title, currently titled Metroid Ravenous, has appeared in a regulatory filing from Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security. While Nintendo has not confirmed the project, the filing indicates a 2026 production year, suggesting a follow-up to the 2021 release of Metroid Dread.
What do we know about the Metroid Ravenous leak?
The information originated from a listing within the Brazilian government’s public records system. Although the page was removed shortly after discovery, social media users captured screenshots of the entry. According to the document, the game is associated with a 2026 production date. No specific gameplay details or platform exclusivity were confirmed in the filing.
It’s been about five years since the last game. This timeline supports the possibility of a new project.
Who is likely developing the next Metroid game?
MercurySteam would be the most natural candidate behind this one. The studio previously teamed up with Nintendo on Metroid Dread as well as Metroid: Samus Returns for Nintendo 3DS.
How does this compare to previous Metroid release cycles?
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond previously came to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch at the end of last year following a nearly decade-long wait. Retro Studios finally shipped the game after it was first announced in 2017. Retro was not originally tied to that game, but took over after development restarted in 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Has Nintendo officially announced Metroid Ravenous?
No. As of now, there has been no announcement from Nintendo at this time. - What is the source of the leak?
The information stems from a listing within Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security system. - Is the game confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo has not disclosed specific platform details.
We’ll of course keep you updated if anything official is shared in the future.
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