Metroid Dread – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Metroid Dread Box Art
Publisher
Nintendo
Developer
MercurySteam, Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Release Date
08 October 2021: WW: Switch
Genre
Metroidvania

Game Overview:

Metroid Dread is a Metroidvania action-adventure game developed by Mercury Steam and Nintendo, and published by Nintendo.

It is the fifth mainline instalment in the 2D Metroid saga, and a sequel to Metroid Fusion. It is the first new 2D Metroid entry in nearly two decades.

Latest Updates For Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam is Working on Two “Large” Unannounced Games

Metroid Dread Developer MercurySteam is Working on Two “Large” Unannounced Games

MercurySteam minority stakeholder Nordisk Games has revealed that the studio has two major unannounced titles in the works.

Metroid Dread Sales Have Exceeded 3 Million Units

Metroid Dread Sales Have Exceeded 3 Million Units

Metroid Dread developer MercurySteam's CEO Enric Álvarez says the Switch title has sold over "three point something million" copies.

Metroid Dread Developer Has “No Comment” on Whether it’s Working on a Sequel

Metroid Dread Developer Has “No Comment” on Whether it’s Working on a Sequel

MercurySteam CEO Enric Álvarez is reluctant to talk about whether the studio is working with Nintendo on another Metroid game.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Has Sold 2.65 Million Units, Metroid Dread at 2.9 Million

Kirby and the Forgotten Land Has Sold 2.65 Million Units, Metroid Dread at 2.9 Million

Nintendo has announced updates sales figures for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Party Superstars, Metroid Dread, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD.

Metroid Dread – Boss Rush, Survival Rush, and Dread Rush Modes Now Live

Metroid Dread – Boss Rush, Survival Rush, and Dread Rush Modes Now Live

Battle 12 bosses in one continuous order, eliminate as many as possible in 5 minutes or try to conquer them all without taking any damage.

Metroid Dread Becomes the Best-Selling 2D Metroid in the UK

Metroid Dread Becomes the Best-Selling 2D Metroid in the UK

As revealed by journalist Christopher Dring on Twitter, Metroid Dread is now the best-selling 2D Metroid game in the UK.

Metroid Dread Adds New Difficulty Modes in Free Update, Boss Rush Mode Coming in April

Metroid Dread Adds New Difficulty Modes in Free Update, Boss Rush Mode Coming in April

The game receives the one-hit kill Dread Mode for the masochists, and a Rookie Mode for those who want a more relaxed experience.

Metroid Dread Sells 2.74 Million Units, Mario Party Superstars Hits 5.43 Million

Metroid Dread Sells 2.74 Million Units, Mario Party Superstars Hits 5.43 Million

Sales for Luigi's Mansion 3 also hit 11.04 million as of December 31st 2021 while The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is at 3.85 million.

Naughty Dog Devs Reveal Their Favourite Games of 2021

Naughty Dog Devs Reveal Their Favourite Games of 2021

Several developers from the first party PlayStation studio mentions the likes of Deathloop, Metroid Dread, Returnal, Inscryption, and more as their highlights of the year.

Resident Evil Village Bags Ultimate Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards, Psychonauts 2 Wins Xbox GotY

Resident Evil Village Bags Ultimate Game of the Year at Golden Joystick Awards, Psychonauts 2 Wins Xbox GotY

Resident Evil Village also won the PlayStation Game of the Year award, while Metroid Dread received the Nintendo GotY honor.

Metroid Dread Sold 854,000 Units in the US in October

Metroid Dread Sold 854,000 Units in the US in October

That makes it the long-running series' best ever launch in the region to date, which should (hopefully) lead to a brighter future for it.

Far Cry 6, Back 4 Blood, Metroid Dread Top NPD Charts for October 2021

Far Cry 6, Back 4 Blood, Metroid Dread Top NPD Charts for October 2021

Mario Party Superstars and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy also debut in the top 10, while the Switch dominates the hardware side of things.

Metroid Dread is “Not the Ultimate End”, Series “Will Continue” – Sakamoto

Metroid Dread is “Not the Ultimate End”, Series “Will Continue” – Sakamoto

"As long as the character Samus exists, I think her adventure will continue," says Metroid series producer Yoshio Sakamoto.

Metroid Dread Demo is Now Available

Metroid Dread Demo is Now Available

The demo is live on the Nintendo eShop, allowing all Switch players to try out MercurySteam's critically acclaimed action platformer.

Metroid Dread – Update 1.0.1 Fixes Progress Blocking Bug

Metroid Dread – Update 1.0.1 Fixes Progress Blocking Bug

Update 1.0.1 also addresses "several other issues" present in the side-scrolling to improve the "overall gameplay experience."

Metroid Dread’s Credits Have Left Out Several Devs Who Worked on the Game

Metroid Dread’s Credits Have Left Out Several Devs Who Worked on the Game

MercurySteam says only those who worked on the game for at least 25% of its development have been mentioned in its credits.

Metroid Dread Has a Progress-Blocking Bug Close to the End, Nintendo is Working on a Fix

Metroid Dread Has a Progress-Blocking Bug Close to the End, Nintendo is Working on a Fix

A patch will be released by the end of this month, but until then, Nintendo has explained how to work around this bug as well.

Metroid Dread Review – Samus Is Back

Metroid Dread Review – Samus Is Back

The Queen of Metroidvania games returns.

Metroid Dread’s Launch Causes Sales Boost for Other Games in the Franchise

Metroid Dread’s Launch Causes Sales Boost for Other Games in the Franchise

Metroid Dread's successful launch has seemingly urged players to purchase other games in the series, at least in the UK.

Metroid Dread Flaunts Strong Critical Reception in New Trailer

Metroid Dread Flaunts Strong Critical Reception in New Trailer

Reception for the first new 2D Metroid game in nearly two decades has made it clear that Nintendo's latest is well worth the wait.

Metroid Dread is the Fastest Selling Metroid Game in the UK to Date

Metroid Dread is the Fastest Selling Metroid Game in the UK to Date

Metroid Dread, Far Cry 6, Alan Wake Remastered, and Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania all debut in the top 10 in UK's weekly retail charts.

Metroid Dread is Out Now

Metroid Dread is Out Now

Nineteen years after the launch of Metroid Fusion, the final instalment in the 2D Metroid saga is finally out in the wild.

Metroid Dread’s File Size is Just 4.1 GB

Metroid Dread’s File Size is Just 4.1 GB

The long-overdue Metroid Dread is due out exclusively for the Switch in just a few days, on October 8.

Metroid Dread Extended Story Trailer Released

Metroid Dread Extended Story Trailer Released

Strange happenings are afoot as Samus Aran ventures to Planet ZDR, fending off hostile E.M.M.I. robots and investigating the Chozo.

Metroid Dread Reveals Several New Locations and Enemies

Metroid Dread Reveals Several New Locations and Enemies

In the newest volume of Metroid Dread Report, Nintendo talks about the various locations on Planet ZDR, as well as some of the enemies you'll run into.

Metroid Dread amiibo Pack Delayed in Europe and the UK

Metroid Dread amiibo Pack Delayed in Europe and the UK

The new Samus Aran and E.M.M.I. amiibo pack will now launch in the UK and Europe in November, Nintendo has confirmed.

Metroid Dread Trailer Briefly Highlights Enemies and Powers

Metroid Dread Trailer Briefly Highlights Enemies and Powers

Out next month, the famous intergalactic bounty hunter must brave a number of threats to uncover the secrets of Planet ZDR.

Metroid Dread Overview Trailer Highlights Exploration, Combat and Mysteries

Metroid Dread Overview Trailer Highlights Exploration, Combat and Mysteries

Samus Aran returns on October 8th, this time seeking to escape from Planet ZDR while contending with E.M.M.I., the Chozo and other threats.

Metroid Dread Trailer Showcases New Abilities and Threats, Familiar Bosses

Metroid Dread Trailer Showcases New Abilities and Threats, Familiar Bosses

New abilities include the Flash Shift for dashing up to three times and the Storm Missile which locks on to targets and fires tracking missiles.

Metroid Dread Teaser Sets up Samus’ Journey, New Trailer Coming August 27

Metroid Dread Teaser Sets up Samus’ Journey, New Trailer Coming August 27

Additionally, another Metroid Dread Report blog post sheds new light on Samus' suit, abilities, upgrades, and more.

Metroid Dread is the Most Pre-ordered Switch Game Over the Last Couple of Months, According to GameStop

Metroid Dread is the Most Pre-ordered Switch Game Over the Last Couple of Months, According to GameStop

It beats out major upcoming Switch exclusives like Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Shin Megami Tensei 5, and more.

Metroid Dread Trailer Teases the Chozo

Metroid Dread Trailer Teases the Chozo

The mysterious civilization seems to play a part in Samus's latest adventure, which takes her to the planet ZDR to contend with rogue E.M.M.I.s.

Metroid Dread Map Improvements Include Markers, Icon Highlighting, Hints, and More

Metroid Dread Map Improvements Include Markers, Icon Highlighting, Hints, and More

A new Metroid Dread Report details the several improvements being made to map functionality in the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive.

Metroid Dread Will Have Several Types of E.M.M.I. Robots, Each with Unique Abilities

Metroid Dread Will Have Several Types of E.M.M.I. Robots, Each with Unique Abilities

In a new blog update, the developers of Metroid Dread provide new details on the game's stalker enemies, the E.M.M.I. robots.

10 Things We’ve Learned About Metroid Dread

10 Things We’ve Learned About Metroid Dread

A new mainline 2D Metroid game has finally been announced, ending nearly two decades of anticipation. Here's everything you should know about Metroid Dread.

Metroid Dread’s $30 Amiibos Will Increase Players’ Health and Missiles

Metroid Dread’s $30 Amiibos Will Increase Players’ Health and Missiles

As usual, Nintendo has decided to lock gameplay altering upgrades behind amiibo that no one will actually be able to purchase for a reasonable price.

Metroid Dread Marks the End of the Mainline Saga, but May Also be Setting up a New Arc, Producer Says

Metroid Dread Marks the End of the Mainline Saga, but May Also be Setting up a New Arc, Producer Says

Series producer Yoshio Sakamoto says that even though Metroid Dread is ending a 5-game story arc, it also sets up future instalments.

Metroid Dread Shows Exploration, Boss Fights, and More in Another Gameplay Demo

Metroid Dread Shows Exploration, Boss Fights, and More in Another Gameplay Demo

Another Treehouse Live segment shows off over 20 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming game, which is out for the Switch later this year.

Metroid Dread Special Edition Revealed by Nintendo

Metroid Dread Special Edition Revealed by Nintendo

Metroid Dread is the first new 2D Metroid game since Metroid Fusion, which was released on the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Metroid Dread Gameplay Demonstration Shows a Meaty Chunk of New Footage

Metroid Dread Gameplay Demonstration Shows a Meaty Chunk of New Footage

A lengthy gameplay demo showcased at the post-E3 Treehouse stream shows the upcoming Switch exclusive Metroid Dread in action.

Metroid Dread Gameplay Footage Showcases New Abilities, E.M.M.I. and Much More

Metroid Dread Gameplay Footage Showcases New Abilities, E.M.M.I. and Much More

Mechanics like the Melee Counter and Free Aim return, while Samus can utilize sliding and the Spider Magnet for climbing certain walls and ceilings.

Metroid Dread Announced – 2D Title Releases October 8th on Switch

Metroid Dread Announced – 2D Title Releases October 8th on Switch

Samus finally makes her return along with the series' 2D side-scrolling action roots. Survive against a new kind of invincible killer robot named E.M.M.I.

New 2D Metroid, Super Mario Party 2 Could be Announced at E3 2021 – Rumour

New 2D Metroid, Super Mario Party 2 Could be Announced at E3 2021 – Rumour

These games are nearing completion, insider says.

New 2D Metroid and Paper Mario to Come Out This Year – Rumour

New 2D Metroid and Paper Mario to Come Out This Year – Rumour

Too good to be true?

Metroid: Samus Returns Producer Teases New 2D Metroid; Super Metroid and Fusion Remakes Are Not Planned

Metroid: Samus Returns Producer Teases New 2D Metroid; Super Metroid and Fusion Remakes Are Not Planned

The teases in Metroid: Samus Returns were put there for a reason.

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