Shoppers eyeing the next 2D Metroid can already save on the physical edition. Walmart has listed preorders for Metroid Ravenous at $59.88, a $10 reduction from the standard $69.99 price. The offer applies only to the boxed version for Nintendo Switch 2.
The discount is not guaranteed to last. Walmart preorder promotions have a habit of appearing and vanishing without notice, and the retailer has not said how long this one will remain active. Anyone who wants the lower price may need to act while the listing holds.
Release date and platform
Metroid Ravenous arrives on January 28, 2027, exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. It marks the series’ return to a side-scrolling format, the first since Metroid Dread launched in 2021. That gap has made the new entry a focal point for fans who prefer the classic 2D structure over the series’ 3D excursions.
Nintendo pulled back the curtain on the game during its September 2026 Nintendo Direct. The trailer mixed cinematic sequences with gameplay, showing Samus dashing and rolling through environments and engaging in combat. At the end of Metroid Dread, Samus absorbed powerful abilities, and the new footage suggests those powers remain part of her toolkit. The broader story and any fresh mechanics are still under wraps.
What is known about the premise is that Ravenous involves escaping a planet by defeating enemies. Nintendo has not detailed how that loop will differ from previous entries or what new systems might accompany it.
Physical versus digital pricing
The Walmart deal narrows the usual gap between buying a game on a cartridge and downloading it. The digital version of Metroid Ravenous is priced at roughly the same level as the discounted physical copy, so the $59.88 offer largely erases the premium that boxed releases often carry. For players who prefer owning a physical game, the current Walmart price is close to parity with the eShop alternative.
That said, the physical discount is tied to Walmart and does not appear to extend to digital purchases. The listing is for the packaged edition only.
Metroid Dread discounted at Amazon
While Walmart‘s offer targets the upcoming release, Amazon has discounted Metroid Dread to $41.99. The markdown is part of Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation sale, which runs through September 26th. The promotion covers other games and accessories as well, though specific titles beyond Metroid Dread have not been detailed here.
For anyone who missed Dread the first time or wants to revisit it before Ravenous arrives, the sale price represents a significant drop from its usual cost. The game remains the most recent side-scrolling Metroid and serves as a direct predecessor to the new title.
What to watch for
Preorder discounts at Walmart can fluctuate. A price that is live today may not be available tomorrow, and the retailer has not committed to an end date for this one. Those interested in the $59.88 rate should keep an eye on the listing rather than assume it will hold until launch.
Nintendo has also not shared further story details or new mechanics for Metroid Ravenous. The September 2026 Direct gave a broad look at the game‘s action and tone, but much of what Samus will actually do on this planet remains undisclosed. With the release still set for January 28, 2027, more information is likely to surface in the months ahead.
For now, the clearest takeaway is the price: $59.88 for a physical preorder at Walmart, compared with the $69.99 standard rate. The digital version sits near that discounted figure, making the choice between formats less about cost and more about preference. And for players looking to catch up on the series, Metroid Dread at $41.99 on Amazon offers a lower-cost entry point before the next chapter begins.
