It’s been nearly two decades since the release of the last main series 2DMetroidgame, but the incredibly long wait forMetroid Dreadis nearly over. The highly-anticipated Nintendo Switch exclusive game is set to launch in just one month’s time, with Nintendo releasing various details about the game in the days and weeks leading up to its launch to build fan anticipation. The latestMetroid Dreadreveal focuses on some of the weapons that protagonist Samus Aran will have at her disposal in the new game.
Nintendo has confirmed two additional Arm Cannon upgrades that players can acquire forSamus Aranduring the course ofMetroid Dread. The first is the Ice Missile upgrade, which allow players to freeze enemies in place and then attack them while they’re frozen. TheMetroid DreadIce Missiles can be used as more than just an offensive tool, though, with Nintendo suggesting that players can also freeze enemies to use as platforms.
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The otherMetroid DreadArm Cannon upgradedetailed by Nintendo is the Storm Missile. The Storm Missile doesn’t sound like it will be quite as versatile as the Ice Missile, but it should prove plenty useful in combat. Samus will be able to use the Storm Missiles to fight the various enemies she encounters inMetroid Dread, as they can lock on to up to five targets at a single time.
While this latest update from Nintendo has focused on some of theMetroid DreadArm Cannon upgrades players can collect, other recent updates have focused on other aspects of the game instead. For instance, Nintendo recently confirmed the return ofSuper Metroidvillain Kraid, who is one of the more recognizable and iconic villains from theMetroidfranchise. The version of Kraid that Samus encounters inMetroid Dreadwill look a little different, though, and it will definitely be interesting to find out more about him.
There have been rumors of aMetroid Dread-focused Nintendo Directevent taking place sometime between now and the game’s launch in November, though nothing official has been announced to date. If one does take place, it seems like a great opportunity for Nintendo to reveal even Dreadand what fans can expect from the game. Maybe they’ll even get to see more of Samus Aran’s missiles and other abilities in action. Regardless, fans don’t have to wait all that much longer to finally playMetroid Dreadfor themselves.
Metroid Dreadlaunches October 7, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
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