With the release ofMetroid Dreadnow less than a month away, Nintendo’s marketing push for the upcoming title is in full swing. Nearly each week, new information is revealed about the game, worriing some fans thatNintendo may accidentally reveal too much aboutMetroid Dreadbefore the game is even available. One of the surprise reveals a couple weeks ago was the return of longtime villain Kraid, who once again looks massive as the alien creature towers over Samus Aran.
Still, these nearly weekly developer blogs have revealed plenty of interesting details include new and returning abilities. LongtimeMetroidfans will still recognize the return of classic items like Screw Attackand Speed Booster, though developer MercurySteam has made sure to introduce a number of new and unique abilities such as the Phantom Cloak. However, even with all the marketing materials that have been revealed so far, there’s clearly more to talk about, which the latest overview trailer intends to talk about.
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The latestMetroid Dreadtrailer takes a complete look at the game from the story, to abilities, and even exploring the world of ZDR. As expected, the map appears to be huge with twisting pathways and hidden alcoves waiting to be discovered like previous 2D Metroid games. The trailer also confirms a vast array of biomes from the traditional magma zones and caves, to underwater sections and even ancient ruins.
The trailer features plenty of new gameplay with all sorts of new abiltities like her slide maneuver, to the wall climbing Spider Magnet. Storm Missile can lock on to multiple targets before firing a volley of missiles, while Flash Shift looks great for getting around, allowing Samus to essentially air dash across gaps and terrain.
Fans also get a look at a number of new enemy types includingvarious types of E.M.M.I. robotsteasing their unique abilities. Boss battles are also shown including what appears to be a small Chozo Warrior as well as other organisms.
One question that seems to have gone unanswered is if other classic Metroid villains will also be making their return as well. Even though this chapter appears to wrap up the Metroid and X Parasite chapter of the franchise, it hasn’t stopped Nintendo from finding ways to work in fan favorite enemies such as Ridley. The dragon looking alien creature has continued to rise in popularity, even being added to theSuper Smash Bros Ultimateroster. With Kraid being confirmed, many fans have begun to speculate that it could meanRidley may also find a way to return from its supposed deathin past games.
Metroid Dreadreleases Jun 08, 2025 for Nintendo Switch.
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