Metroid Dreadwill be here in just two months. The game is extremely exciting to many Nintendo fans and enthusiasts of Samus Aran. In the eyes of the public, the bounty hunter’s next adventure did not exist just two months ago, but now the brand new 2D experience on the Nintendo Switch is right around the corner. Along with the game itself, some may be wondering ifMetroid Dreadwill have added content post-launch in the form of downloadable content.
The excitement behind Nintendo’s nextMetroidgame is tangible, which was evident whenMetroid Dreadbecame the best-selling game on Amazonimmediately after E3. It has been years since a brand newMetroidgame, seventeen years to be exact since a traditional 2D title. It would make sense for some fans to hope for more than just the game itself, but as far as DLC, the answer is muddled.
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At this point, it is unlikely thatMetroid Dreadwill have post-launch DLC in the form of story-based content—but that does not mean that it is impossible.Metroid Dreadhas been in the works for 16 yearsoff and on, so when it finally releases for the public one would think that the full breadth of content would be made available. It would be a bit interesting to see The Big N hold back on content by providing DLC months after the release.
An important thing to note is thatMetroid Dreadis supposed to end the current story arc for Samus. As far as all of the 2DMetroidgames, starting withMetroidon the NES,Metroid Dreadwill be the final title. It is possible for DLC to tell a story of something that fits in between the games or some spin-off tale, but Nintendo is setting up the game to be the final chapter. Of course,Metroid Primeis a whole other storyline—and it is plausible for Nintendo to start another plot via a brand new set of games—but if that happened via DLC that would be surprising.
Another game that is headed to the Nintendo Switch in October isMario Party Superstars. Some sleuths have noticed that the posting of the game on the Switch store itself says that the game supports in-game purchases. Some thought thatMario Party Superstarsitself was DLC, which it is not, but the game looks to bring some element of in-game DLC to the table. This could be new boards, games, characters, etc. Even thoughMetroid Dreadis coming sooner thanMario Party Superstars,fans have not yet noticed that same notation on the posting. That does not mean that DLC is not in the plans at some point, however.
There arerumors that the next Nintendo Direct could beMetroid Dread-focused. It is entirely possible that Nintendo lets fans know that DLC is on the way after launch. It could be that story-based content comes post-launch, or even smaller content such as unique costumes, new modes, and more. It has been a long time since Nintendo has launched aMetroidgame, so it would make sense for Nintendo to take advantage of it.
Metroid Dreadalso sets the table forMetroid Prime 4in some aspects.In some ways, the unofficial post-launch support forDreadisMetroid Prime 4.There are those who like the 2D sidescrolling games more than the first-person titles, and vice versa. An update aboutPrime 4would be a dream come true for many.Metroid Dreadhas revived the series, and it could be that the game breaths life into the franchise, allowingMetroid Prime 4more time to succeed whenever it launches.
Metroid Dreadreleases July 02, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch.
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