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Walmart discounts physical Metroid Ravenous preorders ahead of January launch
Walmart is offering a discount on physical preorders of Metroid Ravenous, the upcoming side-scrolling instalment in Nintendo's long-running franchise for the Switch 2. It marks the series' return to its classic 2D format for the first time since 2021's Metroid Dread, making the preorder saving a modest but notable incentive for fans wanting a physical copy ahead of its release.
The physical edition is priced at $59.88, down from $69.99, bringing it roughly in line with the digital version's cost, though it is unclear how long the offer will remain available. Metroid Ravenous is due out on 28th January 2027 and was unveiled at Nintendo's September 2026 Direct, with a trailer showing protagonist Samus using powerful new abilities gained at the end of Dread to fight her way off a planet; further story and gameplay details have not yet been revealed. Separately, Nintendo's "Customer Appreciation" sale, running until 26th September, includes a discount on Metroid Dread and other games and accessories.
In short
- Walmart cuts $10 off Metroid Ravenous physical preorder, now $59.88
- Game is Metroid's first 2D entry since 2021's Metroid Dread
- Releases 28th January 2027; discount duration unclear
Explained simply
Metroid is a science-fiction game series made by Nintendo, usually following bounty hunter Samus Aran as she explores dangerous planets and fights hostile creatures. Many games use a side-scrolling format, where players move through connected areas and gain abilities that open up new routes.
Metroid Dread, released in 2021, was the series’ most recent main game in that format. Its ending gave Samus new powers, and the next instalment continues her story on another planet. Nintendo makes the games for its consoles, while Walmart is one of the retailers selling physical copies.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Walmart takes a bite off the cost of Metroid Ravenous physical preorders”.