Metroid Dread

Nintendo Switch

File size: 4.13 GB
Download availability: Available
Publisher: Nintendo
Release year: 2021
Title ID: 010093801237C000
Region: [Europe, USA, Asia, Japan]
Languages: English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, Chinese
Rom Type: .NSP
Required Firmware: Base – v12.1.0 | Update – v14.0.0

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04 About Metroid Dread

Metroid Dread is a Nintendo Switch action-adventure starring Samus Aran. Investigating a transmission linked to the supposedly extinct X Parasites, she travels to the remote planet ZDR, where danger quickly turns her mission into a fight for survival.

The adventure combines side-scrolling exploration with a steadily expanding set of abilities. Hidden routes, inaccessible areas, and upgrades encourage returning to earlier locations as Samus uncovers more of ZDR and its connection to Chozo history.

Exploration and progression

ZDR is built around interconnected environments filled with secrets, obstacles, and paths that open as Samus gains equipment. Her available upgrades include the Morph Ball, Screw Attack, Gravity Suit, Speed Booster, and Flash Shift, each supporting movement, exploration, and environmental puzzles.

Combat and pursuit

Samus fights with her arm cannon, missiles, and melee counter in battles that reward quick reactions. Large bosses test the abilities gathered during the journey. Certain areas are controlled by E.M.M.I. robots, powerful hunters that shift the pace toward stealth, evasion, and careful route planning.

A tense chapter in Samus's saga

As Samus descends further into ZDR, the story reveals ancient Chozo history and the purpose behind the E.M.M.I. pursuit. The game balances methodical discovery with urgent chase sequences, creating a suspenseful entry in the Metroid series.

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System requirements: phone & PC

Suggested device targets from Beastroms. Actual requirements and compatibility depend on your emulator and game settings.

HP / Phone: Operating system: Android 10 or later
CPU / Chipset: Quad-core 1.8 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
GPU / Graphics API: OpenGL ES 3.0-capable graphics
Free storage: 13 GB
Controls: Touch controls or a Bluetooth controller; keyboard for computer software
PC / Computer: Operating system: Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit
Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz
RAM: 4 GB
GPU / Graphics API: Integrated graphics with OpenGL 3.3 support
Free storage: 13 GB
Controls: Keyboard and mouse; controller for supported games