Ethan Crossfield 
Players who reserved the Metroid Ravenous Special Edition through UK retailer Very should check their order status after several pre-orders were canceled. The edition, which includes a SteelBook and an exclusive Samus amiibo, has already sold out quickly at multiple retailers. Nintendo has not indicated whether the cancellations reflect a wider supply problem, so fans may want to monitor other retailers rather than assume every order is affected.
What changed with Metroid Ravenous pre-orders?
Very has canceled several existing pre-orders for the Metroid Ravenous Special Edition, according to a report from Nintendo Life. The retailer's action has frustrated fans because these were purchases that had already been placed, rather than simply unfulfilled attempts to order an item after it sold out.
The reason for the cancellations remains unclear. Very may have accepted more orders than it can fulfill, but the source does not establish whether that is the explanation. It is also unknown whether other retailers will face similar shortages. For now, the confirmed issue is limited to several Very pre-orders.
Who is affected by the special edition shortage?
The canceled orders concern the premium version of Metroid Ravenous for Nintendo Switch 2. Its headline extras are a SteelBook and an amiibo showing Samus in her Metroid suit. Those additions have helped the package sell out quickly at multiple retailers, making canceled orders especially disappointing for collectors.
Nintendo is also releasing two separate amiibo alongside the game. One depicts Samus in the armor shown on the game's cover, while the other is based on an iconic Chozo statue. Players who only want the game do not need to pursue the limited package, since a standard edition will also be available.
What should players expect next?
Metroid Ravenous was announced during a recent Nintendo Direct and is expected to be the first major Nintendo Switch 2 release of 2027. Nintendo has listed it alongside Xenoblade Genesis, Kirby and the World Beyond, and Pokemon Winds and Waves as part of the platform's planned first-party lineup for that year. The game is scheduled to launch on January 28.
Developed by Spanish studio MercurySteam, Metroid Ravenous is a direct sequel to Metroid Dread and follows the studio's earlier work on Metroid: Samus Returns for 3DS. The trailer has teased new opponents, while Nintendo's timeline places the story after the other known entries in Samus's canonical saga. More information is expected before launch, but the retailer cancellations show that collectors may need to keep watching availability closely.
What players should know
- Very has canceled several pre-orders for the Metroid Ravenous Special Edition in the UK.
- The special edition includes a SteelBook and an exclusive Samus amiibo.
- The scale of any wider stock problem has not been confirmed.
- Two additional amiibo will be sold separately at launch.
- A standard version remains an option for players who do not need the collector extras.
Expert View
The cancellations are a warning sign for collectors, but they do not yet prove that Metroid Ravenous will face a broad supply crisis. Until Nintendo or more retailers clarify their allocations, the sensible approach is to verify existing orders and treat any newly listed special-edition stock cautiously. The standard release offers a reliable fallback for players primarily interested in MercurySteam's next chapter of the series.
