Walmart offers $10 discount on Metroid Ravenous physical preorders

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Walmart is selling physical preorders of Metroid Ravenous for $59.88, a $10 reduction from the standard $69.99 retail price, bringing it roughly in line with the digital version. The game is a 2D side-scrolling entry in the Metroid series for Nintendo Switch 2 and marks the franchise's return to that format since Metroid Dread in 2021. Nintendo unveiled the title at its September 2026 Direct, showcasing protagonist Samus navigating varied environments and battling enemies and bosses. Metroid Ravenous is scheduled to launch on January 28th, 2027, though it is unclear how long the preorder discount will remain available. Separately, the previous entry, Metroid Dread, is currently discounted to $41.99 on Amazon as part of Nintendo's Customer Appreciation sale running through September 26th.

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