Ninty fans must be hungry for Metroid Ravenous pre-orders, as the special edition with its exclusive amiibo is already sold out

Image of the Metroid Ravenous Switch 2 box and the special edition amiibo on a green GamesRadar+ background. — (Image credit: Future/Nintendo)

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A close-up of Samus' face in Metroid Ravenous — (Image credit: Nintendo)

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US: $69.99 at Amazon
UK: £58.99 at Nintendo

Metroid Ravenous pre-orders dropped this week, and 'ravenous' seems the apt word to describe fans of the classic Nintendo series, as the Switch 2 game's special edition is already sold out across US and UK retailers.

The $119.99 / £99.99 version of the game includes a physical Switch 2 copy, a steelbook case, and an exclusive amiibo showcasing Samus's slime-green colored Metroid suit. So far, that appears to be the only way to grab that amiibo, though there is also a Chozo Statue and another Samus NFC figure up for grabs. For amiibo completionists like me, the lack of stock is a bummer, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that more Special Editions will drop as the months roll on.

In the meantime, you can alternatively grab the game digitally or physically for $69.99 / £58.99 straight from Nintendo and a myriad of US and UK retailers, all of which I've gathered below. Sure, you won't get an amiibo just by sticking to the physical copy, but there are no signs of that hideous game-key banner on the box, which is something. No matter which copy you pick, you can dine with Samus when the Switch 2 exclusive launches on January 28 next year.

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Pre-order Metroid Ravenous in the UK

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Metroid Ravenous gameplay screenshot captured on Nintendo Switch 2 — (Image credit: Nintendo)

When is the Metroid Ravenous release date?

Metroid Ravenous launches for £58.99 / $69.99 on January 28, 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Unlike Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, this is a Switch 2 exclusive and there is no Nintendo Switch version of the game.

Is there a Metroid Ravenous pre-order bonus?

Nintendo has not yet unveiled a Metroid Ravenous pre-order bonus. However, the US and UK stores like to provide free physical goodies even months after initial pre-order drops, so there's every chance a bonus could be provided at a later date.

Is there a Metroid Ravenous Collector's Edition?

Metroid Ravenous has a $119.99 / £99.99 Special Edition which includes a physical copy of the Switch 2 game, a steelbook case, and the Samus (Metroid Suit) – Metroid Ravenous Series amiibo figure.

Is Metroid Ravenous a full physical release?

So far there is no indication that Metroid Ravenous is a game-key card, but Nintendo has to announce that the game will be fully available on the Switch 2 cartridge.

Check out our Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-orders and Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave pre-order pages while you're here.

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