Metroid Ravenous special edition sold out, Nintendo hints at restock

• The bundle costs $119.99 and includes a physical game, a steelbook case, and a Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo.
• Metroid Ravenous launches on January 28, 2027 for Nintendo Switch 2; the digital version costs $59.99 and the physical standard edition $69.99.

What happened

Nintendo has confirmed that the Special Edition of Metroid Ravenous is no longer in stock. In its update, the company asks fans to check back later in case the bundle returns, but no specific date for a possible restock has been given. The available information also doesn’t make clear whether Nintendo is referring to the full bundle, the amiibo, or both at once.

The Special Edition was priced at $119.99 and, according to the product listing, includes a physical copy of the game, a steelbook case, and a Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo. The source also says the amiibo would unlock in-game extras, though it doesn’t specify what those extras are. It has also not been confirmed whether the amiibo will be sold separately later.

Standard versions of the game have also been announced. The digital edition is priced at $59.99, while the physical standard edition costs $69.99. That puts the Special Edition $50 above the digital version and $50 above the physical standard edition.

The game itself is scheduled for January 28, 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo previously showed the title in an official Nintendo Direct, and the available context describes Metroid Ravenous as a new 2D Metroid game in the series.

Background

Metroid Ravenous is described as a new 2D Metroid game and as a title that builds on the series’ classic Metroidvania structure. The available information also says Samus can “devour” enemies in this game, a new mechanic that sits alongside the familiar exploration and progression. That detail fits the broader description of the game as a modern follow-up in the franchise’s 2D line.

Comparisons to Metroid Dread appear in the coverage as a reference point for the series’ modern 2D approach. Ravenous therefore stays within the franchise tradition, but adds a new gameplay element and a release announced exclusively for Switch 2. The available context also notes that Nintendo moved the game from rumor status to a concrete release plan through an official Nintendo Direct.

The Special Edition matches that positioning with a physical bundle that includes the game, a steelbook case, and a Samus (Metroid Suit) amiibo. At $119.99, the bundle sits well above the standard editions, while the digital and physical base versions are priced at $59.99 and $69.99 respectively. Because Nintendo’s update only says to check back later, it remains unclear whether the Special Edition will return before the game launches on January 28, 2027.

Sources

• Game Rant: official update on the sold-out Special Edition and possible restock
• Nintendo Store / product information: pricing and contents of the editions
• Nintendo Direct announcements and official reveal context for the Switch 2 release