Metroid Dread studio MercurySteam appears to confirm it's making Metroid Ravenous, addressing a lingering question from yesterday's Nintendo Direct
Spanish studio MercurySteam - the developer of Metroid Dread - seems to be the studio behind yesterday's Nintendo Direct showcase stopper, Metroid Ravenous .
Spanish studio MercurySteam - the developer of Metroid Dread - seems to be the studio behind yesterday's Nintendo Direct showcase stopper, Metroid Ravenous .
The short version
- Questions were raised after the Direct showcase because, despite the obvious visual similarities between Metroid Dread and Ravenous, MercurySteam's name did not appear in the Ravenous trailer or on any associated press gumpf.
- MercurySteam's social accounts were also quiet following the event.
- I sought clarification from Nintendo and from MercurySteam this morning because of this, but heard nothing back - though this silence is not unusual for Nintendo, which often doesn't disclose developers until close to a game's release.
What happened
Nonetheless, MercurySteam appears to have ended speculation today by retweeting yesterday's Metroid Ravenous trailer with a ninja emoji and a heart emoji, presumably signalling some kind of stealth development situation. The same trailer was shared on LinkedIn by the company moments ago as well.
Why it matters
Metroid Ravenous seems to closely follow the Metroid Dread template, offering a side-on Metroid adventure, albeit one that plays with perspective a lot.
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