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A Brazilian ratings board listing for 'Metroid Ravenous' suggests a 2026 Switch 2 title that could be a follow-up to Metroid Dread, with a 12+ rating based on about 41 minutes of footage. While the leak feels plausible given Dread’s success, Nintendo has not confirmed the game or Switch 2 details, though executives have signaled that 2026 will include new titles and surprises.
Spanish studio MercurySteam, known for Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, announced a workforce adjustment with an unspecified number of layoffs and pledged to handle the process with care; the move follows Blades of Fire (2025), which underperformed commercially despite decent reviews, and amid prior crunch allegations that staff deny. The company says it will support affected employees and help them find new opportunities as it refocuses its efforts.
Amazon is discounting a wide range of Nintendo Switch digital titles, including many first‑party Nintendo games and Bayonetta bundles. Highlights include the Bayonetta and Bayonetta 2 Bundle for $40, Bayonetta 3 for $40, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon for $40, Metroid Dread for $40, Fire Emblem: Three Houses for $40, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe for $40, and Emio: The Smiling Man for $30, among others, with more than a dozen Switch games on sale at Amazon.
The game Blades of Fire, developed by MercurySteam and released as an exclusive on consoles and Epic Games Store, underperformed leading to a €10m loss for Digital Bros, due to an oversupply of games and increasingly selective consumers, reflecting broader industry challenges with market saturation and consumer preferences.
The Nintendo Switch has revitalized the Metroid series by making nearly all of its classic and new titles accessible on the platform, culminating in the upcoming release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Despite historically low sales compared to other Nintendo franchises, the Switch's extensive Metroid library has attracted both old and new fans, ensuring the series' continued relevance and growth.
MercurySteam co-founder Enric Álvarez dismissed reports of a chaotic development process for Metroid Dread, highlighting the game's critical acclaim and commercial success as evidence of the team's efficiency. Álvarez also praised the experience of working closely with Nintendo, describing it as "heaven" and a "game-changing" opportunity. While Álvarez did not provide any hints about future Metroid projects, he confirmed that José Luis Márquez, the game director for Metroid: Samus Returns and Metroid Dread, is still with the studio.
Rumors suggest that at least one dev kit for the successor to the Nintendo Switch has been sent out to a Spanish studio, possibly MercurySteam, the team behind Metroid Dread. While this information is unconfirmed and should be taken with a grain of salt, it has sparked speculation about what the Switch's successor may offer.
Rumors suggest that at least one dev kit for the successor to the Nintendo Switch has been sent out to a Spanish studio, possibly MercurySteam, the team behind Metroid Dread. While this information is unconfirmed and should be taken with a grain of salt, it has sparked speculation about what the Switch's successor may offer.
Amazon is already offering a $65 discount on the base model of Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air, which features an eight-core CPU, a 10-core GPU, and 8GB of memory. The laptop is similar to the 13-inch M2 model released last year, but with a larger screen and better speakers. Belkin's iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks is also on sale at Amazon, offering a way to use your iPhone as a webcam. Additionally, Nintendo is running a "Hyper Max Sale" that includes discounts on select digital games, including Metroid Dread. Skullcandy's Dime 2 earbuds, Anker's 313 Wireless Charger, and the Google Pixel Watch are also on sale at various retailers.
Nintendo is running a "Hyper Max Sale" on the Switch until June 25, with discounts of up to 50% on games and DLC. Major titles like Metroid Dread, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope are included in the sale. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Metroid Dread are recommended purchases at $41.99 each. Other notable deals include 80% off Immortals Fenyx Rising and 75% off Spiritfarer.
The Zelda and Loftwing amiibo figure, which can give Link a new paraglider design in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, is on sale for just $5 at GameStop (normally $24.99), while supplies last. The figure of Princess Zelda and Loftwing was released alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. The two-pack of Metroid Dread amiibo, containing Samus and an EMMI robot, is also available for $5 today, down from its normal price of $29.99.