In the wake of Nintendo's September 2026 Direct presentation, MercurySteam — the studio that revived Samus Aran's 2D legacy with Metroid Dread — has stepped forward to confirm its stewardship of Metroid Ravenous for the Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement resolves a quiet uncertainty that had followed Nintendo's own reveal, and in doing so, it affirms that the franchise's recent resurgence is not a passing moment but a sustained commitment. For a series that once seemed dormant, the confirmation carries the weight of continuity — a reminder that some stories, once reclaimed, are worth telling