No sooner is Metroid Ravenous official than the used market is heating up considerably – though not for the new installment, but for its predecessor. Physical copies of Metroid Dread, the Switch title released in 2021, are now out of print and being traded on eBay at prices far exceeding their original retail price. The trigger: The announcement of Metroid Ravenous during Nintendo Direct on September 9, 2026, has apparently prompted numerous fans and collectors to quickly secure a physical version of the predecessor before prices climb even higher.
Why are Metroid Dread Prices Rising So Sharply Now?
Nintendo Life reports that recently sold eBay listings for Metroid Dread have been climbing steadily. Pristine, sealed US copies are now well over $100, with some even selling for up to $170. Those looking for the limited Special Edition with a 190-page artbook, holographic art cards, SteelBook, and the included Samus and E.M.M.I. amiibo figures will have to dig even deeper into their pockets. The reason is clear: Metroid Dread is now out of print, while the Ravenous announcement simultaneously sparked new interest in the 2D Metroid branch of the series – even digitally, Dread recently climbed back up the eShop charts.
What Exactly Is Metroid Ravenous?
Metroid Ravenous is the next 2D installment in the series and was announced by Nintendo as a Switch 2 exclusive title. In it, Samus Aran finds herself on an alien moon where she is apparently being hunted by a group of mysterious warriors. According to Nintendo, the game is set to be released on January 28, 2027, continuing the successful formula of the 2D series about five years after Metroid Dread. More background on the franchise can be found on Nintendo's official Metroid Dread product page, which continues to serve as a digital hub for the predecessor.
Is Metroid Dread Still Worth Buying for Collectors Now?
Such price spikes for Nintendo collectibles are not isolated incidents: limited editions of other Switch titles or sold-out amiibo waves have repeatedly shown in the past how quickly the secondary market gains traction once a title is officially taken out of production and a successor simultaneously generates fresh interest. For collectors, this currently means weighing whether to buy now, even though prices are already significantly above the original retail price, or to hope for a potential re-release, which Nintendo has not announced so far. Anyone who absolutely wants a physical copy should look for reputable sellers, complete contents for the Special Edition, and realistic price comparisons across multiple platforms, rather than jumping at the first offer.
Source: Nintendo Life
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