Fans of high frame rate gaming on Switch 2 have something to look forward to with MercurySteam’s upcoming title. According to the official Nintendo eShop listing, Metroid Ravenous will support 120Hz output on Switch 2 – a spec that is already generating excitement across the Metroid community.
What the eShop Listing Confirms
The eShop page for Metroid Ravenous lists several notable technical features beyond the 120Hz output. The game will also include HDR output
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gave players a performance mode option that pushed smoother frame rates, and that feature was well received. Whether MercurySteam will take a comparable approach with Ravenous – offering tiered modes rather than a single fixed output – remains unclear for now. Nintendo has not provided that level of detail yet, and Game Addicted will update this article when more information is available.
A Smooth Experience on Switch 2 Hardware
The confirmation of 120Hz support places Ravenous among the more technically ambitious titles on the Switch 2. For a game in the 2D Metroid line – a series that relies heavily on sharp movement, precise platforming, and fast combat – a higher refresh rate has real practical value. Actions feel more immediate, and the kind of quick, reactive gameplay the series demands benefits noticeably from reduced display latency.
MercurySteam previously developed Metroid Dread, released in 2021 on the original Nintendo Switch. That title was widely praised for its tight controls and fluid animation. Ravenous represents the studio’s follow-up in the 2D Metroid line, and the 120Hz output confirmation suggests the team is pushing the Switch 2 hardware where the platform allows it.
Calls for a Metroid Dread Switch 2 Update
The Ravenous eShop listing has already sparked conversation about MercurySteam’s previous title. Some fans are calling for Nintendo or MercurySteam to update Metroid Dread for Switch 2 with similar high frame rate support, though no such update has been announced. Nintendo has not confirmed any Switch 2 enhancement for Dread at this stage.
It is worth noting that Nintendo’s track record with updating older Switch titles in close proximity to new releases in the same series has been inconsistent. No timeline or commitment for a Dread upgrade has been communicated by either Nintendo or MercurySteam, so that remains firmly in the territory of fan hope for now.
What to Expect Going Forward
The eShop listing gives a solid foundation of what Metroid Ravenous will offer on a technical level: 120Hz output, HDR, surround sound, and amiibo compatibility. What it does not yet spell out is the exact implementation – whether those specs come through a specific mode players can toggle, or whether they represent the game’s standard output across all display configurations.
Nintendo has not announced a release date beyond what is already publicly known, and no pricing details beyond what the eShop reflects have been confirmed through this particular listing. When Nintendo does share a fuller breakdown of Ravenous’ performance options and release information, Game Addicted will have the update.
For now, the confirmation of 120Hz output on Switch 2 is a strong early signal that Metroid Ravenous is being built to take advantage of the newer hardware. With HDR and surround sound also on the list, MercurySteam appears to be treating this as a full-featured Switch 2 release rather than a modest step up from what the original Switch could deliver.