☆ NEW Version 2.0.0 Free Update Patch Notes
★ Speedrun and Sequence Breaks Guide
☆ All Bosses and Guides
Upgrade Locations
Missile Tanks / Energy Tanks / Power Bomb Tanks
Welcome to Game8's guide on the latest news for Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. Read on for everything you need to know about Metroid Dread, including info on the game's release date, special editions, official trailers, new features and abilities, online multiplayer, and more!
List of Contents
A free update for Metroid Dread was announced on February 10, 2022 and was released later the same day. The updated introduces a new Dread Mode and Rookie Mode to the game. In addtion, a second free update was also announced in the trailer to be released on April of 2022.
Version 2.0.0 Free Update Patch Notes
A free demo was released for Metroid Dread on October 28, 2021, which includes a portion of the gameplay from the full game. You can download the free demo now on the Nintendo Eshop!
Demo Guide and How to Download
| Overall Rating | 34 / 40 |
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Metroid Dread is a fun and enjoyable experience for both fans of the franchise and new players alike, and we highly recommend it to anyone interested in playing the game. Check out our full review guide to find out why we gave it the rating above and if Metroid Dread is worth buying.
Metroid Dread Review: Is it Worth It?
There is currently no DLC for Metroid Dread, and there has been no announcement that there will be DLC in the future. Though it is unlikely that any DLC would expand on the story of the game, it could add other exciting content.
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| Release Date | October 8th, 2021 |
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Metroid Dread is set to release on October 8th, 2021 for the Nintendo Switch. The time of day that Dread will be released on October 8th has not been announced at this time. For more detailed info about the release of Metroid Dread, check out our release date guide below.
The Special Edition of Metroid Dread includes:
If you're on the fence about which edition to get, check out the guide below to learn more about this deal.
To help keep you informed, Game8 has compiled all official trailers and pre-release videos on Metroid Dread. Check out the videos in the guide below for official gameplay footage and an interview with Metroid Dread's Developer Yoshio Sakamoto on the game's development.
All Trailers and Gameplay Videos
Metroid Dread is considered the 5th game in the mainline series and is set after the events of Metroid Fusion.
| Mainline Metroid Timeline | ||
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| No. | Title | Platforms |
| 1 | Metroid | •SNES •Wii Virtual Console •Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console •Wii U Virtual Console •Nintendo Switch Online |
| 2 | Metroid II: Return of Samus/Metroid: Samus Returns | •Game Boy/ 3DS •3DS Virtual Console |
| 3 | Super Metroid | •SNES •Wii Virtual Console •Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console •Wii U Virtual Console •Nintendo Switch Online |
| 4 | Metroid Fusion | •Game Boy Advance •3DS Virtual Console •Wii U Virtual Console |
| 5 | Metroid Dread | •Nintendo Switch |
To learn more about the events leading up to Dread, check out the guide below.
Despite being the first 2D Metroid Game in 19 years, Metroid Dread concludes a 35-year long story-arc that started with the 1987 Metroid on the NES. This is not the end for Samus Aran though! Learn what's in the future for the universe's Ultimate Warrior.
Is Metroid Dread the Last Metroid Game?
Dread has plenty of new gameplay features that make controlling Samus feel more fluid than ever before. In official gameplay footage, Samus makes use of the following abilities:
The new power-up Spider Magnet allows you to climb on magnetic surfaces, and the Phantom Cloak allows Samus to turn invisible temporarily. For more detailed info on new additions to the gameplay, check out the guide below.
If you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, you can upload your data to the cloud to save on storage space. Currently this is the only known online feature of Metroid Dread.
For detailed steps on how to upload your save data to the cloud, check out the guide below.
It is unlikely that Metroid Dread will contain any multiplayer modes, as all the 2D mainline Metroid games have never featured multiplayer. No official statement has been made, however, the lengthy official gameplay videos have not shown any signs of multiplayer.
Here is a list of all characters featured in Metroid Dread and their backstories. Whether you are new to the series, or just need a refresher, Game8 will help keep you up to speed so you can enjoy the story of Metroid Dread to the fullest.
| Featured Characters | |
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 Samus Aran |
Adam Malkovich |
 E.M.M.I. |
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| Amiibo | Functions |
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 Samus |
•Grants one Energy Tank on the first scan, permanently increasing your health by 100 points. •Can be scanned daily to replenish health. |
 E.M.M.I. |
•Grants one Missile Plus Tank on the first scan, permanently increasing your missile capacity by 10. •Can be scanned daily to replenish some missiles. |
Amiibo figurines for Samus and the iconic E.M.M.I. of Metroid Dread will be available for purchase closer to the games release, although are currently unavailable.
To learn more about how to purchase Amiibo for Metroid Dread and how to use them in-game, check out the guide below.
You can pre-load Metroid Dread by downloading it in advance on your Nintendo Switch. Once the game has finished pre-loading, you can start playing the game on its release date from 12:00 AM on October 8, 2021.
Pre-loading Guide: How to Pre-load
A new update is now available for Metroid Dread. Version 1.0.1 was released on October 20, 2021, and fixes a major game-breaking bug in the game. It also fixed other issues that affected gameplay.
Can't progress through the game? Maybe you got softlocked? Learn about how to get out of it and how to progress through the game as intended.
Can You Softlock Metroid Dread
Draygon, a boss from Super Metroid, could be hidden in Metroid Dread. A creature found in the background of Dairon bears a resemblance to Draygon, and may be a reference to the boss.
Learn more about Samus Aran's mission to planet ZDR and what secrets she will uncover.
 Locations and Maps |
 Story Walkthrough |
 Bosses |
 Enemies |
 Ability Upgrades |
 Tips and Tricks |
 Characters |
 Message Boards |
 News and Game Info |
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Latest News for Metroid Dread: Everything We Know So Far
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