# Walmart cuts $10 off Metroid Ravenous preorders

> The retailer is discounting the physical version of Nintendo's upcoming side-scroller for Switch 2.
- Title: Walmart cuts $10 off Metroid Ravenous preorders · The Verge
- Summary: The retailer is discounting the physical version of Nintendo's upcoming side-scroller for Switch 2. Walmart is offering Metroid Ravenous for $59.88 instead…
- Keywords: walmart, metroid ravenous, nintendo, switch 2, preorder, gaming, metroid dread, discount, side-scrolling game, technology, culture, cuts
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/gadgets/996379/metroid-ravenous-preorder-deal-sale
- Author: Brad Bourque
- Published: 2026-09-16T18:20:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: walmart, metroid ravenous, nintendo, switch 2, preorder, gaming, metroid dread, discount, side-scrolling game, technology, culture
## Walmart discounts new Metroid game
You can save $10 on Metroid Ravenous for Switch 2 when you preorder the physical version. It's $59.88 instead of $69.99.
## First 2D Metroid since 2021
Metroid Ravenous is the first side-scrolling game in the series since Metroid Dread. It launches January 28th, 2027.
## Preorder discount may not last
It's unclear how long the deal will be available. Based on past Walmart preorders, the discount may occasionally disappear.
## Samus plows through enemies
Nintendo revealed the game at its September 2026 Direct. Samus uses powerful abilities from Dread to escape the planet.
## Metroid Dread is on sale too
The previous game is discounted to $41.99 at Amazon as part of Nintendo's Customer Appreciation sale through September 26th.
## Key takeaway

Walmart is offering Metroid Ravenous for $59.88 instead of $69.99 when you preorder the physical version.