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This is a guide to pre-ordering Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch. You can pre-order Metroid Dread from the Nintendo Eshop and other retail outlets. Read on to find out where to pre-order the game and how to get the pin, mousepad, mug, tech decal, and poster pre-order bonuses.
Metroid Dread is now available for pre-order and will release exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021! You can pre-order both digital and physical versions of the game from the stores listed below.
| Store | Price | Digital or Physical | Pre-order Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Eshop | $59.99 | Digital | - |
| Walmart | $59.99 | Physical | Mug |
| Amazon | $59.99 | Both | - |
| BestBuy | $59.99 | Both | Tech Decals |
| GameStop | $59.99 | Both | Pin Set (Physical) |
| Target | $59.99 | Physical | - |
| Amazon UK | £49.99 | Physical | Mousepad and Poster |
Pre-ordering a physical copy of Metroid Dread has some perks, such as ensuring you will be able to play it as soon as possible! Make sure to check the participating retailers that offer pre-order bonuses.
The Metroid Dread exclusive pin set features pins of both Samus and an EMMI robot. You can receive your own pin set by pre-ordering Metroid Dread from GameStop.
When pre-ordering from Walmart, players will receive a mug printed with a Metroid Dread graphic.
When pre-ordering from Best Buy, you can receive several Tech Decals of Samus in different poses as well as a menacing-looking EMMI.
The Metroid Dread mousepad is available only at Amazon UK. Pre-order Metroid Dread from their store to receive this exclusive pre-order bonus.
This exclusive double sided poster features artwork from Metroid Dread on both sides of the sheet. Pre-order Metroid Dread at Amazon UK to receive this special pre-order bonus.
Players in the UK who pre-order Metroid Dread or any of the console bundles featuring Metroid will be entered into a prize draw to win 1 of 10 Metroid Dread Acessory bundles.
The Metroid Dread Acessory Bundle includes a Metroid Dread-themed Nintendo Switch Enhanced Wired Controller, and a Metroid Dread-themed Nintendo Switch Slim Case.
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| Release Date | Friday, October 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Price | $59.99 (Plus Tax) |
| Release Versions | Physical Copy / Downloadable Version |
| Required storage space | 4.1 GB |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
The last day to pre-order this title is Thursday, October 7, 2021.
Release Date: When Does Metroid Dread Come Out?
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Release Date Guide
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Pre-order Guide
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New Features Guide
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Online Features Guide
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Multiplayer Guide
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Amiibo Guide
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