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Walmart cuts US$10 from Metroid Ravenous physical preorders

Walmart has listed the physical version of Nintendo’s upcoming 2D adventure at US$59.88 ahead of its 28 January 2027 release.

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Source: The Verge · View original source
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Walmart is offering a US$10 discount on physical preorders for Metroid Ravenous, reducing the listed price to US$59.88 from US$69.99.

The game is due to launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on 28 January 2027. The duration and ongoing availability of the Walmart discount are unclear, making the price subject to change.

Nintendo reportedly first showed Metroid Ravenous during its September 2026 Direct. The title is described as a 2D, side-scrolling entry and follows 2021’s Metroid Dread, the most recent side-scrolling game in the series.

Details of the story and any new mechanics have not been confirmed in the available source. The game’s regional availability and stock conditions may also affect whether the listed preorder price can be secured.

For comparison, Metroid Dread is listed at a discounted US$41.99 price at Amazon through 26 September, as part of Nintendo’s “Customer Appreciation” sale.

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