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Metroid Ravenous preorders are open in the UK for Nintendo Switch 2, with standard editions and amiibo available while the £99.99 Special Edition sells out.
Metroid Ravenous preorders are now available in the UK for Nintendo Switch 2, according to IGN. The UK launch includes a standard physical edition, a digital version, two amiibo products, and a £99.99 Special Edition that bundles the game with an exclusive Samus figure.
IGN’s September 10 update reports that the Special Edition had already sold out at Nintendo by 1:31 pm BST, after being available for only a short time. Other retailer availability was still being monitored in the source report, but no confirmed alternative stock was provided. Nintendo could also release another wave, although IGN presented that as a possibility rather than a confirmed restock plan.
Metroid Ravenous is scheduled to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, IGN reports. The game is described as a new 2D side-scrolling adventure and a follow-up to Metroid Dread. That gives UK buyers a clear date and platform, but several practical preorder questions, including wider retailer stock and the exact future of the Special Edition, remain open.
IGN reports that the digital version of Metroid Ravenous starts at £49.99 in the UK. The physical standard edition starts at £58.99. According to IGN, the game is included on the physical cartridge, so the standard boxed release contains the game rather than serving only as a download entitlement.
That distinction matters for players deciding between the two standard versions. The digital edition offers the most straightforward way to add the game to a Nintendo Switch 2 library, while the physical edition is aimed at buyers who want a boxed copy or a cartridge. IGN specifically highlights ownership, collecting, and possible future digital access concerns when discussing the physical release. Those are considerations for players to weigh, not a statement that digital access for Metroid Ravenous will become unavailable.
IGN lists the standalone Samus amiibo at £16.99 and the Choco Statue amiibo at £33.99. The source says both figures are scheduled to launch alongside the game on January 28, 2027. The standalone pricing gives collectors a separate option for those who do not need the premium package, although the Special Edition contains a different Samus figure.
IGN reports that the Metroid Ravenous Special Edition costs £99.99 and includes the game, a Steelbook case, and a Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo. The Samus figure in this package is described by IGN as exclusive to the Special Edition and unavailable separately.
That exclusive item is the most important practical difference between the premium package and the standard release. A buyer who wants the specific Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo cannot simply choose the £58.99 physical edition and purchase that figure later as a separate product, based on the information in IGN’s report. The standalone Samus amiibo listed at £16.99 is therefore not the same product as the figure included with the Special Edition.
IGN’s update says Nintendo’s Special Edition stock sold out within minutes. Because the report does not confirm a restock quantity, restock date, or retailer allocation, players should not treat another wave as guaranteed. The available evidence confirms the initial Nintendo stock event, but not how many units were offered or whether other UK stores will receive the package.
Analysis: The limited availability makes the Special Edition a more difficult preorder target than the standard versions, especially for collectors who specifically want its exclusive figure. The Steelbook and bundled amiibo provide additional physical extras, but the source does not establish whether those items will be sold separately through other channels. That is one of the questions worth checking before committing to a standard preorder with the expectation of completing the set later.
IGN reports that Metroid Ravenous will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. The source does not list a Nintendo Switch version, a PC release, or any other platform, so none of those versions should be assumed from the preorder information currently available.
IGN describes the game as a new 2D side-scrolling adventure for Samus and a follow-up to Metroid Dread. That positions Ravenous within the series’ side-scrolling format while connecting it directly to the most recent mainline 2D entry mentioned in the source. No further details about its map structure, abilities, length, multiplayer features, or technical performance are confirmed by the publisher text supplied for this report.
The source also refers to a trailer in which Samus is injured, stranded on a moon, and attempting to survive by feeding on enemies. IGN interprets the footage as pointing toward a harsher, more animalistic version of Samus and compares the game’s direction with Metroid Dread. That comparison is IGN’s analysis of the trailer, not confirmation that Ravenous is formally a sequel titled “Metroid Dread 2” or that it will reproduce the earlier game’s systems.
Analysis: For players choosing whether to preorder, the platform exclusivity is the clearest commitment. The purchase is tied to Nintendo Switch 2, while the source provides no evidence of a cross-generation release or a later port. The confirmed information supports viewing Ravenous as a new 2D Metroid adventure built for Nintendo’s current hardware, but it does not yet answer how substantially it will change exploration, combat, progression, or survival mechanics.
The first question is whether the listing is for the version a buyer actually wants. IGN identifies four distinct purchase paths: the £49.99 digital edition, the £58.99 physical standard edition, the £99.99 Special Edition, and the separately listed Samus and Choco Statue amiibo at £16.99 and £33.99. Availability and pricing may vary by retailer, but the source only confirms these starting prices and does not provide a full retailer-by-retailer list.
The second question concerns the physical format. IGN states that the standard physical edition includes the game on the cartridge. Players who prefer a boxed game should therefore verify that the listing is for the physical version rather than a digital code or a bundle that uses different packaging. The source does not provide additional information about the cartridge’s storage requirements, updates, or installation process, so those details remain unconfirmed.
The third question is the Special Edition’s availability. IGN confirms that Nintendo’s initial stock had sold out by the time of its September 10 update. The report says the author would watch other retailers and notes that Nintendo might release another stock wave, but it does not confirm any specific store, restock time, quantity, or reservation policy. Buyers should treat any later listing as something to verify rather than assuming that every listing represents confirmed inventory.
Finally, collectors should distinguish the exclusive Special Edition Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo from the £16.99 standalone Samus amiibo. IGN confirms that the former is included only with the £99.99 package, while the latter is sold separately. The supplied source does not explain their in-game functions, compatibility details, or whether either figure will receive separate packaging options.
Players waiting for Metroid Ravenous can revisit the series’ original 2D foundation with Metroid. The catalog entry is directly relevant to Ravenous because both belong to Nintendo’s side-scrolling Metroid lineage, although the supplied source does not specify how closely the new game’s mechanics will match the original.
The catalog does not provide a confirmed playable listing for Metroid Dread, so no additional game recommendation is included here. IGN’s report identifies Dread as Ravenous’s follow-up, but that relationship alone does not establish that another catalog title is an appropriate substitute or that it can be played on the same platform.
What remains unknown before launch
IGN confirms the January 28, 2027 release date, the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusivity, the UK starting prices, and the main Special Edition contents. It does not confirm the total number of copies produced, the timing of any further Nintendo stock, or which UK retailers will receive the premium package. Those are the most immediate questions for anyone still trying to secure the £99.99 release.
The source also leaves the game itself largely undescribed beyond its 2D side-scrolling format, its connection to Metroid Dread, and the survival-focused premise shown in the trailer. There is no confirmed information here about the size of the adventure, the number of areas, new abilities, enemy systems, save features, accessibility options, or performance targets.
Analysis: The safest preorder decision depends on priorities. Buyers who mainly want to play have a confirmed digital and physical standard option, with the physical version listed at £58.99 and the game included on the cartridge. Collectors who want the exclusive Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo face the greatest uncertainty because the initial Nintendo stock is already reported as sold out and no restock has been confirmed. Until Nintendo or retailers provide further information, the standard edition and the two separately listed amiibo are the only products whose reported availability does not depend on a future Special Edition restock.
For now, the confirmed picture is straightforward: Metroid Ravenous arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on January 28, 2027, UK preorders have opened, and the Special Edition’s first Nintendo allocation has already disappeared. The next useful update will be concrete retailer stock information or an official restock announcement, not speculation about how many copies may eventually become available.