The Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security inadvertently revealed a new Metroid game for the Nintendo Switch 2. Initially spotted by Universo Nintendo, the ministry's ratings website posted a listing for 'Metroid Ravenous' with a production year of 2026 and a rating unsuitable for children under 12 due to violence. The listing was quickly taken down, but screenshots were captured.
Details of the Leak
According to the listing, the game is being distributed by Nintendo and is based on 41 minutes of gameplay footage. The title 'Ravenous' may refer to the metroids' feeding habits or connect to Metroid Dread's villain Raven Beak. No developer is mentioned, but MercurySteam, which developed Metroid Dread and the Metroid 2 remake, is a likely candidate.
Implications for the Metroid Franchise
Metroid Dread concluded the mainline series' story arc, so a sequel would start a new storyline. VGC's Andy Robinson suggested multiple Metroid games are in development, tweeting, 'More than one of these are coming, I'm told. We eating, Metroid fans!' This could indicate smaller titles or episodic releases. The Metroid franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary on August 6, 2026, which might be an occasion for a reveal.
Release Timeline and Speculation
Age ratings typically indicate a game is near release, yet Nintendo did not mention it during their June Direct. The Super Metroid remake rumors may still be valid, as multiple projects could be underway. Nintendo's unpredictable reveal strategy, such as adding new content to Mario Kart World, leaves the announcement timing uncertain.
