Super Metroid Remake and a New 2D Metroid on their Way for Switch and Switch 2

If you’ve been following Nintendo’s recent lineup, you already know you just got a huge moment with Metroid Prime 4 Beyond finally launching after years of waiting. That covers the big 3D side of the franchise, but it leaves you in a position where the 2D Metroid space feels overdue for something new.

And that matters more than it might seem, because Metroid Dread proved that the 2D style still works in a big way. It became the most successful Metroid game to date, crossing over 3 million sales. For a franchise that has always had a more niche reputation, that’s a strong signal that the format is still very much worth investing in.

You also have to consider how these games are made. A 2D Metroid title is generally a lower-budget and faster turnaround project compared to something like a Prime entry. That’s why, since MercurySteam released Metroid Dread back in 2021, it’s been long enough that you could reasonably expect Nintendo to have something else in development for that side of the series. 

From that perspective, it doesn’t feel unrealistic to think Nintendo could show the next 2D Metroid at a summer Direct or maybe even later in the year. It’s the kind of announcement that would fit naturally into their usual presentation cycle. 

A lot of the speculation around Nintendo’s upcoming lineup has also been influenced by leaks and commentary from industry insiders. 

One recurring name in that space is Nate the Hate, who has previously discussed upcoming Nintendo projects. Some of the things he mentioned, like Splatoon Raiders being a summer release, have lined up with later scheduling, which is why people have been paying attention to his broader claims.

In that same general discussion space, you’ve also seen things like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave being talked about as part of Nintendo’s summer or late summer slate. Fire Emblem: Fortunes Weave in particular, has already been rated in Europe, which usually means a release window isn’t too far off.

There’s also been talk that Nintendo’s next major releases might be staggered across different months, with some titles possibly landing in July and others closer to August. That kind of rollout would fit how Nintendo tends to space out their bigger announcements and releases.

But the Metroid conversation gets more interesting when you look at some of the more speculative claims floating around. 

Before one of Nate’s podcast discussions even went live, a comment online surfaced that ended up sounding oddly close to some of the information he later shared. Among those claims were a Mario 3D title not arriving until 2027, a potential Ocarina of Time remake, and even a Star Fox project.

The one that really stood out, though, is the idea of a Super Metroid remake, potentially done in a pixel art style and possibly aimed at Nintendo’s next-generation hardware, often referred to as Switch 2 in speculation circles. That claim doesn’t have strong confirmation behind it, but it has been echoed in different corners of the community. 

Even then, the reliability is mixed. Names like Nash Weedle have been mentioned in connection with similar rumors, but their track record tends to fluctuate, especially when it comes to timing and release windows. So you’re left with pieces of information that are interesting, but not fully grounded.

Still, there’s enough overlap between different sources, including people like Reece and Kiwi Talkz Riley, suggesting that something Metroid-related is in development or close to being shown. The key detail is that it likely isn’t another 3D Prime game. 

You’re not realistically looking at something like Prime 5 being ready anytime soon, so attention naturally shifts back to the 2D side.

That’s where the idea of a Super Metroid remake starts to make sense within speculation. If Nintendo wanted something that could arrive relatively quickly and also appeal to both long-time fans and newer players, a modern take on Super Metroid would fit that gap.

You’re basically talking about a reimagining of a classic SNES-era game, likely updated either with modern pixel art presentation or a style inspired by Metroid Dread. There’s even some debate about which direction would work better. A Dread-style approach would feel more modern and fluid, while a pixel-art remake could preserve more of the original atmosphere and identity.

Both approaches have support depending on what you value more, but the key point is that either version would be easier for Nintendo to produce compared to building a fully new 3D entry from scratch. That’s why some believe it could be a relatively quick turnaround project if it’s already in development.

If that’s the case, you could realistically see it appear in one of the next Nintendo Direct presentations. If not there, then maybe the one after that. And if everything lines up, a late-year release wouldn’t be out of the question.

There’s also the broader context of early Switch 2-era planning, assuming Nintendo is already preparing for their next hardware cycle behind the scenes. A Super Metroid remake would make sense as an early flagship-style release in that transition period, especially for a franchise that has been gaining momentum again thanks to Dread.

So while nothing is officially confirmed, the overall picture you’re getting is that Metroid isn’t sitting idle. 

Between strong sales history, credible speculation, and multiple overlapping rumors, it feels like you’re getting closer to another announcement than further away from one. And if the current speculation ends up being accurate, you could be looking at a familiar return for Metroid, just rebuilt in a way that brings one of its most iconic entries back into the spotlight.