Nintendo Switch - Metroid Dread

Upon investigating a mysterious transmission on Planet ZDR, Samus faces a mysterious enemy that traps her in this dangerous world. The remote planet has been overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and murderous robots called EMMI Hunt or be hunted as you make your way through a labyrinth of enemies in Samus' most intense side-scrolling adventure yet.

Samus is more agile and capable than ever

Guide Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter raised by an ancient tribe, and traverse the many environments of a dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Through her countless missions, Samus has never experienced a threat like the dread of ZDR.

Power up and find more ways to explore and secrets to uncover

Gain abilities and return to previous areas to find new areas and hidden upgrades in classic Metroid™ gameplay. Planet ZDR's sprawling map is home to many secrets to discover and powers to find. You'll need to be prepared to evade and destroy EMMI robots and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.

New modes let you ease into ZDR or experience true Dread

If this is your first time sprinting and shooting as Samus, the new Rookie Mode increases health gained from items and decreases damage from bosses. Bounty Hunters looking for a real challenge can face the new Dread Mode, which can be unlocked if the Hard Mode is finished. In this new difficulty, any single hit has the power to bring down Samus.

A new Samus amiibo™ figure featuring her suit from Metroid Dread and an EMMI amiibo figure are available in a 2-pack set. Scan the Samus amiibo for an extra energy tank to increase your health by 100? additionally, the Samus amiibo can be tapped again to receive health once per day. The EMMI amiibo grants Samus a Missile Plus tank, increasing her missile capacity by 10; additionally, the EMMI amiibo can be tapped again to replenish some missiles once per day.