The Switch 2 is getting a 2D Metroid called Ravenous

Nintendo announced Metroid Ravenous, a new 2D Metroid title for the Switch 2 releasing January 28 2027, featuring 3D graphics, cinematic action, enemy parrying, and Morph-Ball movement. The game introduces a mechanic where Samus absorbs enemy energy to survive, highlighted by the tagline “eat or be eaten,” and pits her against giant creatures and futuristic caped fighters.