Metroid is one of Nintendo’s more interesting franchises, with the genre-defining series seeing long bouts of silence over its 40 year history. Despite its relatively lacklustre response, the recently-released Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks set to be just the first in a line of new games, with Metroid ‘Ravenous’ now being rated online.

As reported by the Nintendo leaker NecroFelipe, Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security recently published a new listing for a game titled Metroid: Ravenous alongside its year of production: 2026. While no further details were provided, this is highly likely to be the next entry in Samus’ 2D adventures – following on from 2021’s Metroid Dread.

As mentioned, the most recent game in the franchise was Metroid Prime 4: Beyond which was finally released last year after almost a decade of waiting. Given this fact, we are unlikely to see a new 3D Metroid for quite some time.

On the flip-side, not only has Dread been out for half a decade now, but the game was also received far more favourably overall – amassing a Metacritic score of 88 (compared to Prime 4’s 78 rating.)

Following this discovery, VGC’s Andy Robinson took to Twitter to offer even greater news, claiming “More than one of these are coming, I’m told. We eating, Metroid fans!”

What this means exactly is unknown, but it would not be surprising to see a remaster of one of Metroid’s older outings being worked on alongside ‘Ravenous’.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Metroid in 2026? Is the series worth keeping alive? Do you prefer the 2D or 3D Metroids? Let us know down below.

A new Metroid game titled Metroid Ravenous was spotted earlier today in Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security's rating system by Universo Nintendo. It was eventually removed, likely at Nintendo's behest, but fans of the sci-fi action franchise are already buzzing with excitement. To be clear, this is obviously not going to be another Metroid Prime. The fourth installment, Beyond, took over eight years to make (including a change in the studio at the helm of the development) and launched only a few months ago. In all likelihood, this may be another side-scrolling game 2D game in the vein […]

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In an unexpected announcement last week, Nintendo officially unveiled Star Fox: A remake of the 1997 N64 classic coming to Switch 2 in just over a month’s time. While a surprise to many, the title was technically leaked prior to its official announcement. According to the same insider, half a dozen other secret titles are currently in the works, including a new 3D Mario game scheduled for 2027.

Prior to its official announcement by Nintendo, leaker malo932 shared a list of roughly half a dozen Switch 2 titles which were said to be in the works. One of these games was reportedly a ‘classic’ Star Fox title set to arrive in June.

With Nintendo now officially announcing the remake, it stands to reason that the remainder of the leaks are also true. Of course, the list should still be taken with a pinch of salt. That said, according to the insider Nintendo has at least half a dozen other games in the works:

• A Star Fox Adventure game (sometime after 2026)
• The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake (2026)
• New Switch Sports game (Summer 2026)
• New 3D Mario game (2027)
• Wario Land revival (possibly 2027)
• Super Metroid Remake (said to be “close” to announcement)

A number of these leaked titles were also later shared by known insider NateTheHate, lending further credence to their existence.

Nintendo’s strategy for the Switch 2 so far has been somewhat unusual, with the console maker focusing heavily on releasing Switch 2 Editions of past titles. That said, assuming these leaks to be true, Nintendo could have a pretty big 2027 – especially with a new 3D Mario reportedly on its way.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of this leaked line-up? What franchises would you like to see represented? Could a new 3D Mario arrive as early as next year? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Depending on which Nintendo IP you prefer, the first year for the Switch 2 has either been great or disappointing, with notable franchises missing from the console’s launch year line-up. That said, the next 12 or so months could see a number of fan-favourite IPs make their Switch 2 debut, with insiders claiming that a Zelda game is scheduled to release in 2027 – with Smash Bros. coming “in the next year or two.”

As reported by ‘Kiwi Talkz’ (known best for their in-depth game dev interviews), Nintendo is set to have a pretty big 2027/28, taking to Twitter to claim that their “4 favourite game franchises of all time” are set to “have stuff coming either soon or in a year or two.”

Expanding on this, Kiwi Talkz then claimed that 3 of these 4 are Nintendo properties, with “another Metroid game on the near horizon, Smash Bros in the next year or two and another Zelda game & the movie in 2027.”

It is worth noting that this does not mean that each of these franchises are set to receive major new additions, with the insider clarifying that these titles could be brand new entries; spin-offs; remasters or even something as basic as Nintendo Switch Online additions.

Regardless, the Nintendo Switch 2 is still lacking a number of major first-party IPs, and so it will be interesting to learn what they have planned for the likes of Zelda and Smash Bros.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the Switch 2’s first year on the market? What franchise do you want to see represented next? Could the Zelda game be the rumoured Ocarina of Time remake? Let us know your thoughts down below.

Nintendo fans and Nintendo Switch 2 owners have a lot to look forward to in 2027-2028, if interviewer Kiwi Talkz is to be believed. Reece 'Kiwi Talkz' Reilly, who you may recognize as a YouTuber who regularly interviews game developers and someone who has occasionally leaked accurate information ahead of its official reveal, has shared his latest tidbit that's stirred speculation, and it points to more Metroid, Zelda, and Smash Bros. to look forward to. What 'more' for any of those franchises means is less clear. There's the Legend of Zelda movie that's coming next year, which Reilly mentions, but […]

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We're not even a calendar month away from the release of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and it looks like Nintendo and Illumination already have a third movie set for 2028, according to an updated version of Universal's schedule on its Spanish website. Spotted by VGC, the updated schedule now lists "Untitled Illumination/Nintendo Event Film (April 2028)" on April 12, 2028. That could, of course, be the next Super Mario movie after Galaxy, or it could be the start of a new series like the rumoured Donkey Kong, Star Fox, and Metroid films. While we've not yet seen Samus appear […]

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According to an anonymous source, the Nintendo game lineup leaked yesterday may also include a Super Metroid remake and a new Wario Land game. Let's rewind the rumor mill: yesterday, renowned leaker Nate the Hate shared a detailed look at the next wave of first-party games from Nintendo. The first to be released is supposedly a new "classic-style" Star Fox game with "very good visuals" and multiplayer. This game is expected to be available in June. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave should launch in Summer 2026, possibly around July or August, alongside Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven, and a new Switch Sports […]

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God of War: Sons of Sparta plays it safe when no other entry had done so before. A Metroid-like handled by an indie studio might not be what you expected in 2026 but I enjoy seeing smaller studios try and give a unique spin on existing franchises.

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