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Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years. Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic … Source: IGDB

Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years. Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. The remote planet has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threat stalking the depths of ZDR? Source: IGDB

Platforms

Nintendo Switch

Release date 7 October 2021

Developers

MercurySteam

Genres

Action Adventure
Platformer

Publishers

Nintendo

Franchise Metroid

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Essential | Metroid Dread review - a sublime return for a Nintendo icon

The Chozo one.

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Digital Foundry | Metroid Dread - a brilliant game that breathes new life into Switch

And an excellent showcase for the new OLED Model.

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Feature | Nintendo's Sakamoto on bringing Metroid Dread back from the dead

Finishing a 35-year story arc, and what may come next.

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Jelly Deals | Grab this Metroid Dread PowerA Nintendo Switch Case for for just £7.19

This sturdy case for Nintendo Switch has great storage for up to 10 games and has a built-in stand for gaming on the go.
Feature | What we expect from today's Nintendo Direct

Zelda! Metroid! Pikmin!

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Jelly Deals | Metroid Dread is now just £30 at Currys

Have Samus that.
Metroid Dread now looks to be series' best-selling game

Prime time.

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Metroid 64 becomes a fan-made reality

Complete with prequel story.

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Metroid Dread boss rush modes now available

Get sucked back in.

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Metroid Dread third highest-selling game in series

Samus returns to the UK boxed charts.

18
BAFTA EE Game of the Year nominees announced

Public vote opens today.

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Feature | Everything announced in the Nintendo Direct

Earthbound! Mario Kart 8 DLC! Xenoblade Chronicles 3! More!

73
Metroid Dread free update adds one-hit-kill mode

And new Rookie difficulty.

7
Feature | 2021 in review: Samus returns, or how double-A games provided some of the year's big showstoppers

Dread zone.

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Resident Evil Village is our most-completed game of 2021

Metroid Dread takes second place.

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Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam working on third-person action-RPG "set in a dark fantasy world"

Will be co-published by 505 Games.

27
Another secret method to kill Kraid has been discovered in Metroid Dread

Plus speedruns are even quicker.

7
Metroid Dread boundary break video explores 3D backdrops and teleporting EMMIs

But what colour are Samus' eyes?

4
Nintendo releases free demo for Metroid Dread

A Halloween treat.

18
Metroid and Tetris 99 join forces with a new theme

Varia-tion.

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Metroid Dread speedrunners are finishing the game in under 90 minutes

Speed booster.

10
Essential | Metroid Dread review - a sublime return for a Nintendo icon

The Chozo one.

152
Nintendo apologises for game closing bug in Metroid Dread

UPDATE: A new update fixes the bug.

25
MercurySteam responds to complaints some Metroid Dread devs were left out of credits

Despite their work reportedly appearing in-game.

89
Feature | I've worked out what Metroid Dread's bosses are for

(For me at least.)

42
Everything announced in E3's Nintendo Direct

Zelda! Metroid! WarioWare! Advance Wars! More!

102
Metroid Dread is finally real, out October

Primed for launch.

32
Players discover secret method to kill Kraid in Metroid Dread

Can you stomach this?

20

Metroid Dread now looks to be series' best-selling game

Prime time.

4
Metroid 64 becomes a fan-made reality

Complete with prequel story.

20
Metroid Dread boss rush modes now available

Get sucked back in.

1
Metroid Dread third highest-selling game in series

Samus returns to the UK boxed charts.

18
BAFTA EE Game of the Year nominees announced

Public vote opens today.

32
Metroid Dread free update adds one-hit-kill mode

And new Rookie difficulty.

7
Resident Evil Village is our most-completed game of 2021

Metroid Dread takes second place.

41
Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam working on third-person action-RPG "set in a dark fantasy world"

Will be co-published by 505 Games.

27
Another secret method to kill Kraid has been discovered in Metroid Dread

Plus speedruns are even quicker.

7
Metroid Dread boundary break video explores 3D backdrops and teleporting EMMIs

But what colour are Samus' eyes?

4
Nintendo releases free demo for Metroid Dread

A Halloween treat.

18
Metroid and Tetris 99 join forces with a new theme

Varia-tion.

4
Metroid Dread speedrunners are finishing the game in under 90 minutes

Speed booster.

10
Nintendo apologises for game closing bug in Metroid Dread

UPDATE: A new update fixes the bug.

25
MercurySteam responds to complaints some Metroid Dread devs were left out of credits

Despite their work reportedly appearing in-game.

89
Everything announced in E3's Nintendo Direct

Zelda! Metroid! WarioWare! Advance Wars! More!

102
Metroid Dread is finally real, out October

Primed for launch.

32
Players discover secret method to kill Kraid in Metroid Dread

Can you stomach this?

20
Metroid Dread is UK's best launch in series to date

Prime position.

62
Metroid Dread amiibo delayed in Europe

"Due to unforeseen shipping delays."

17
Metroid Dread trailer reveals an iconic boss

And hints at answers to a big mystery.

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Metroid Dread trailer teases answers to a series-long mystery

Chozo wisely.

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Metroid Dread's £26 amiibo boost your health and ammo reserves

EMMI award.

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Essential | Metroid Dread review - a sublime return for a Nintendo icon

The Chozo one.

152

Jelly Deals | Grab this Metroid Dread PowerA Nintendo Switch Case for for just £7.19

This sturdy case for Nintendo Switch has great storage for up to 10 games and has a built-in stand for gaming on the go.
Jelly Deals | Metroid Dread is now just £30 at Currys

Have Samus that.
Jelly Deals | Metroid Dread has landed: where to buy the Special Edition and amiibo

All the retailers selling Metroid Dread and where you can buy the game's Special Edition.

4

Feature | What we expect from today's Nintendo Direct

Zelda! Metroid! Pikmin!

36
Feature | Everything announced in the Nintendo Direct

Earthbound! Mario Kart 8 DLC! Xenoblade Chronicles 3! More!

73
Feature | 2021 in review: Samus returns, or how double-A games provided some of the year's big showstoppers

Dread zone.

45
Feature | I've worked out what Metroid Dread's bosses are for

(For me at least.)

42
Digital Foundry | Metroid Dread - a brilliant game that breathes new life into Switch

And an excellent showcase for the new OLED Model.

44
Feature | Metroid Dread looks like it could be the real deal

Hands-on with Samus' proper return.

69
Feature | Nintendo's Sakamoto on bringing Metroid Dread back from the dead

Finishing a 35-year story arc, and what may come next.

74