New Metroid Title for Switch 2 Emerges in Rating Leak

WHO:

IGN - The Brazilian government’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security is involved in the age rating leak.

Kotaku - Journalist Necrolipe shared the rating on X and the Famiboards gaming forum.

WHAT:

IGN - The leaked document lists the game’s title as ‘Metroid Ravenous.’

Kotaku - The game reportedly received a rating of 12+ based on a review of about 41 minutes of material for “violence (weapons, blood, death) and light sexual content.”

Kotaku - The game is listed with a year of production as 2026.

WHERE:

IGN - The leak originated from Brazil.

Kotaku - The ratings submission is from the United States.

WHEN:

IGN - The rating documentation was leaked online on July 1.

IGN - The game is listed for production in 2026.

WHY:

Kotaku - Fans have been concerned about the future of the Metroid series after last year’s Metroid Prime 4 appeared to sell poorly.

HOW:

IGN - The rating documentation was leaked online and quickly deleted, but screenshots were taken and shared widely across forums and social media.

Kotaku - The analysis of Metroid Ravenous was conducted based on a link provided by Nintendo of America.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 17:37 UTC)

The Brazilian government’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security is involved in a leak concerning a new game titled "Metroid Ravenous," which reportedly received a 12+ age rating due to its content. The leak, originating from Brazil and shared by journalist Necrolipe on social media, indicates that the game is set for production in 2026 and includes themes of violence and light sexual content. Fans of the Metroid series have expressed concern about its future, especially after last year’s Metroid Prime 4 appeared to struggle in sales.