Feature: Six Things I’d Like To See in ‘Metroid 6’
Nintendo Life has published a feature article celebrating the Metroid franchise’s 40th anniversary, marked on August 6th with the original Famicom Disk System release. The opinion piece presents a carefully curated wishlist of gameplay features, mechanical innovations, and narrative directions that the author believes would enhance a potential future Metroid 6 installment.
The article examines possible evolutionary paths for the acclaimed science-fiction action-adventure series following the critical success of Metroid Dread on Nintendo Switch. By analyzing recent developments in the franchise and player expectations, the feature identifies six specific elements or improvements the author would like to see implemented in the next major entry.
The piece includes a spoiler warning for readers who have not completed Metroid Dread, as it references story elements and gameplay mechanics from that 2021 release to contextualize its suggestions for future games. This feature is part of Nintendo Life’s comprehensive Metroid 40th anniversary coverage, which includes multiple articles throughout the week exploring Samus’ gaming legacy and the franchise’s evolution.