{"id":37610,"date":"2026-07-02T02:43:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=37610"},"modified":"2026-07-02T02:43:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T02:43:26","slug":"metroid-ravenous-surfaces-as-possible-follow-up-to-dread-for-switch-2-after-recent-ratings-leak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/?p=37610","title":{"rendered":"Metroid Ravenous Surfaces as Possible Follow-Up to Dread for Switch 2 After Recent Ratings Leak"},"content":{"rendered":"
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### Metroid Ravenous: The Prospects for the Franchise?<\/p>\n

The legendary sci-fi franchise *Metroid* has gained a passionate following and notable acclaim since its inception in the 1980s. Recently, however, there have been concerns among fans regarding the franchise’s future, particularly due to the lackluster sales of the much-awaited *Metroid Prime 4*. Nonetheless, a new glimmer of optimism has arisen, spurred by a leak from Brazil hinting at a potential new title: *Metroid Ravenous*.<\/p>\n

#### The Leak and Information<\/p>\n

A recent announcement from the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has uncovered a game titled *Metroid Ravenous*. This installment has received a 12+ rating, based on early assessments of around 41 minutes of gameplay footage, which showcased aspects of “violence (weapons, blood, death) and mild sexual content.” The leak was initially reported by journalist Necrolipe on social media and further discussed in the Famiboards gaming community.<\/p>\n

The report indicates that production is slated for 2026, with the United States mentioned as the location for the game’s rating application. This timeline corresponds with the usual duration for game development, especially for a flagship franchise such as *Metroid*.<\/p>\n

#### A Continuation of *Metroid Dread*<\/p>\n

With the available information, there is speculation that *Metroid Ravenous* may serve as a direct successor to 2021\u2019s *Metroid Dread*, which was developed by MercurySteam and received widespread praise. The title seems to fit well with the storytelling style and themes commonly explored in the franchise. Considering that *Dread* sold over 3 million copies, a five-year interval for a sequel appears justifiable, generating excitement among fans for a continuation of the *Metroid* narrative.<\/p>\n

#### Nintendo\u2019s Reveal Strategy<\/p>\n

Nintendo seems to be maintaining a level of secrecy regarding forthcoming releases. Currently, there are few confirmations for the latter part of 2026 aside from a remake of the classic *Ocarina of Time*. The company has hinted that they are developing several new titles for their forthcoming console, the Switch 2, beyond just headline names\u2014suggesting potential surprises for gamers.<\/p>\n

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa stated in a previous announcement, “We are preparing new titles in addition to those we have already revealed and will provide the details at the appropriate time.\u201d This remark underscores the company’s approach of keeping certain information under wraps while actively developing exciting new ventures.<\/p>\n

#### Conclusion<\/p>\n

As we await additional confirmation regarding *Metroid Ravenous*, the potential for a new installment in the cherished franchise is an exhilarating prospect for fans. The ups and downs of prior titles have led to varying degrees of anticipation, but leaks like this offer a spark of hope. Should this new game come to reality, it could both revitalize the series and represent a significant contribution to the gaming scene in 2026, potentially aligning with Nintendo’s plans for their next-generation console.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/div>\n

### Metroid Ravenous: The Prospects for the Franchise?<\/p>\n

The legendary sci-fi franchise *Metroid* has gained a passionate following and notable acclaim since its inception in the 1980s. Recently, however, there have been concerns among fans regarding the franchise’s future, particularly due to the lackluster sales of the much-awaited *Metroid Prime 4*. Nonetheless, a new glimmer of optimism has arisen, spurred by a leak from Brazil hinting at a potential new title: *Metroid Ravenous*.<\/p>\n

#### The Leak and Information<\/p>\n

A recent announcement from the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security has uncovered a game titled *Metroid Ravenous*. This installment has received a 12+ rating, based on early assessments of around 41 minutes of gameplay footage, which showcased aspects of “violence (weapons, blood, death) and mild sexual content.” The leak was initially reported by journalist Necrolipe on social media and further discussed in the Famiboards gaming community.<\/p>\n

The report indicates that production is slated for 2026, with the United States mentioned as the location for the game’s rating application. This timeline corresponds with the usual duration for game development, especially for a flagship franchise such as *Metroid*.<\/p>\n

#### A Continuation of *Metroid Dread*<\/p>\n

With the available information, there is speculation that *Metroid Ravenous* may serve as a direct successor to 2021\u2019s *Metroid Dread*, which was developed by MercurySteam and received widespread praise. The title seems to fit well with the storytelling style and themes commonly explored in the franchise. Considering that *Dread* sold over 3 million copies, a five-year interval for a sequel appears justifiable, generating excitement among fans for a continuation of the *Metroid* narrative.<\/p>\n

#### Nintendo\u2019s Reveal Strategy<\/p>\n

Nintendo seems to be maintaining a level of secrecy regarding forthcoming releases. Currently, there are few confirmations for the latter part of 2026 aside from a remake of the classic *Ocarina of Time*. The company has hinted that they are developing several new titles for their forthcoming console, the Switch 2, beyond just headline names\u2014suggesting potential surprises for gamers.<\/p>\n

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa stated in a previous announcement, “We are preparing new titles in addition to those we have already revealed and will provide the details at the appropriate time.\u201d This remark underscores the company’s approach of keeping certain information under wraps while actively developing exciting new ventures.<\/p>\n

#### Conclusion<\/p>\n

As we await additional confirmation regarding *Metroid Ravenous*, the potential for a new installment in the cherished franchise is an exhilarating prospect for fans. The ups and downs of prior titles have led to varying degrees of anticipation, but leaks like this offer a spark of hope. Should this new game come to reality, it could both revitalize the series and represent a significant contribution to the gaming scene in 2026, potentially aligning with Nintendo’s plans for their next-generation console.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37611,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"Default","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37610","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=37610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37610\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/37611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=37610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=37610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gaitgames.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=37610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}