Metroid Dread Trailer Released by Nintendo Showcasing Different Abilities

Written by Brandon Hofer on August 27, 2021

News: Get a sneak peek into some of what Samus is capable of when you pick up Metroid Dread in October.

A new Metroid game is less than two months away and Nintendo has just released a new video to help whet your appetite. This new trailer introduces some of Samus’ abilities, as well as new mysterious enemies who might look familiar to fans of the series. The trailer covers a number of different things including the following:

Flash Shift – This all-new Aeion Ability lets Samus travel a set distance – forward or backward, while on the ground or in the air – in an instant.

Pulse Radar –This handy Aeion Ability allows Samus to scan her immediate surroundings and pinpoint breakable blocks.

Grapple Beam – A rope-like beam that can connect to specific points, the Grapple Beam allows Samus to swing across gaps or manipulate parts of her environment, such as pulling an object.

Ice Missile – By using this cool upgrade, Samus can freeze enemies to easily destroy them or even use some of them as platforms.

Storm Missile – With the Storm Missiles, Samus can lock on to and fire multiple small missiles in succession.

Cross Bomb – This powerful bomb explodes in four directions.

Speed Booster – This ability allows her to run at great speed, dealing damage to enemies and smashing through certain walls.

Shinespark – True Metroid experts know all about this electrifying move, which can be activated to have Samus fly in a set direction while in her Speed Booster state.

Screw Attack – A classic move that has been in every single 2D Metroid game, the Screw Attack finds Samus damaging enemies and shattering certain obstacles during a spin jump.

In addition to all these abilities, the trailer also highlighted some new sequences from the game, including several featuring giant creatures, terrifying robots and new environments. What do you think about what is in the trailer? Take a look and leave your comments below.