Metroid Ravenous Announcement Sees Demand For Physical Copies Of Metroid Dread Spike
The announcement of Metroid Ravenous, an upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching in 2027, has sparked significant renewed interest in the previous series entry. The 2021 side-scrolling title Metroid Dread has experienced a notable surge in demand since the announcement, with the game now trending prominently on the Nintendo eShop charts.
Most notably, the out-of-print physical versions of Metroid Dread have become highly sought-after, with sealed copies reportedly selling well above the $100 mark on the secondary market. This dramatic increase in secondary market value reflects the collector interest generated by the Metroid Ravenous announcement and the continued popularity of the franchise ahead of the next mainline entry.
The spike in demand demonstrates how franchise announcements can revitalize interest in legacy titles, particularly for games that are no longer in active circulation. Metroid Dread’s status as an out-of-print title has made its physical copies increasingly valuable to collectors and fans seeking to experience the series before the Switch 2 release.