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Nintendo revealed a new 2D Metroid title called Metroid Ravenous for the Switch 2, set to launch on January 28, 2027. The game builds on the style of Metroid Dread, featuring 3D graphics, cinematic action sequences, enemy-parrying mechanics, and Samus's Morph Ball ability. A new gameplay element allows Samus to absorb energy from enemies to survive, marking a mechanical evolution for the franchise.