Metroid Dread Special Edition revealed for Switch

Nintendo is pleased to announce Metroid Dread Special Edition today for the Nintendo Switch that includes a lot of goodies for fans and collectors alike.

Metroid Dread Special Edition will be released on October 8, the same day as the standard edition, and will include the game, a steel book game case, art cards covering all five games, and an artbook.

Additionally, Nintendo also announced today that the game can now be pre-ordered via the eShop. The Metroid Dread Special Edition can be pre-ordered as well at your participating retail stores (ie. Amazon or Best Buy) for $89.99.

Here’s an overview of Metroid Dread, via Nintendo:

Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid™ story in 19 years

Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid™ Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. The remote planet has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threat stalking the depths of ZDR?

Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots

Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus down. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life.

Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain maneuvers and abilities

Acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of this dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.

Metroid Dread will be available on October 8 for the Switch. Don’t forget that starting today, you can pre-order Metroid Dread Special Edition! Get it before it’s too late!