Metroid Dread announced at E3 2021, coming later this year
Last Updated on: 15th June 2021, 06:17 pm
Overall, E3 2021 has been fairly lacking, with very few amazing reveals like we are used to seeing at the event. But, Nintendo may have saved the day with their event, including the announcement of Metroid 5, or Metroid Dread as it will be officially named.
Metroid Dread Announced During Nintendo Direct At E3 2021
During Nintendo’s E3 Direct presentation, Nintendo announced that Metroid Prime 4 is still in development, but they didn’t have any new news or footage to share with us.
Instead, we got the official reveal of Metroid 5, or Metroid Dread as it will be known as.
The game will see the series go back to the classic 2D style, very similar to the classic Metroid games from yesteryear, but with a modern twist.
Metroid Dread will be the successor to Metroid Fusion, marking the first time the series has come to Nintendo Switch.
The game will see the return of Samus, with possibly the best looking suit we’ve seen in any Metroid game to date.
Metroid Dread Release Date
It was announced that the game will be coming to Nintendo Switch on October 8th, 2021, which should definitely keep players occupied until the eventual release of Metroid Prime 4, which still seems quite far away from being finished.
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Amiibos
During the reveal it was also announced that a new Amiibo set will be released to coincide with the game.
The set will include Samus in her brand new suit, as well as E.M.M.I. from the game.
Special Edition
Metroid Dread will also see a Special Edition physical version released which will include lots of extra for fans to check out. Here is what is included
- Physical game
- SteelBook case
- 190-page artbook
- Holographic art cards
Trailer
Check out the official gameplay reveal trailer below.
Development History
Along with the official reveal trailer, the team behind the game also gave fans some insight into the history of its development, which you can check out below.
Nintendo will also be showcase the game further during Nintendo’s Treehouse Live showcase that takes place after the main Direct has concluded.
