Hero in exoskeletal suit firing at screen

Metroid Dread

The newest entry into the legendary side-scrolling Metroid series is an action-adventure game set in deep space

Publisher Nintendo

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Developer Mercury Steam

Metroid Dread release date

Metroid Dread amiibo, boxed - both figures currently included in Black Friday deals.

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Nov 27, 2022

Highlights

John Cena pushed for a new 2D Metroid

Art from Metroid Dread, a game John Cent reportedly loves, showing Samus going up against a strange, spindly, white robot.

Jun 27, 2022

Metroid Dread adds Boss Rush mode – what a rush

Metroid Dread boss rush: screenshots show Kraid and a blue lizard like boss from Metroid Dread

Apr 8, 2022

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Metroid Dread amiibo – amiibo actually do stuff? Go figure!

amiibo figures of both Samus Aran and an E.M.M.I robot are visible against a white background

Feb 4, 2022

How Metroid Dread opens up the future of the franchise

Samus' gunship flies through space, past a large planet

Jan 2, 2022

A surprise Metroid Dread demo is available now

A pumpkin is shown, with the carvings making it look similar to Samus Aran's visor

Oct 28, 2021

Metroid Dread review – Samus actually returns

Samus looking toward the screen

Oct 6, 2021

Metroid Dread preview – A fantastic fusion of Metroid new and old

A pair of hands hold the Nintendo Switch OLED model, while Samus from Metroid Dread stands confidently in centre frame

Sep 27, 2021

Samus’ terrifying new foe The E.M.M.I. do have a weakness

The tall E.M.M.I. robot towers over Samus, ready to attack

Jul 1, 2021

Long-awaited Metroid: Dread is finally coming to Switch this year

Hero in exoskeletal suit firing at screen

Jun 15, 2021