The announcement of Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 has triggered a surge in demand for Metroid Dread, the 2021 Switch title that is now out of print. This increased interest has driven physical copies of the game to significantly higher prices on the secondary market, creating supply scarcity issues for collectors and fans wishing to experience the predecessor before the new release.

Sealed copies of Metroid Dread are selling well above the original retail price on sites like eBay, with typical listings exceeding £80 and some reaching as high as £135; special editions command even higher prices. Despite being the best-selling game in the entire Metroid franchise with over three million sales, Metroid Dread received limited print runs compared to other Nintendo titles, resulting in constrained supply. Players still have the option to purchase the game digitally via the eShop, and there has been speculation about a potential Switch 2 upgrade version.