Nintendo releases free demo for Metroid Dread Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Nintendo releases free demo for Metroid Dread A Halloween treat. News by Ed Nightingale News reporter Updated on 28 Oct 2021 18 comments Nintendo has released a surprise demo for Metroid Dread as a Halloween treat. The game certainly leans into a sci-fi horror aesthetic; now you can experience a taste of it for free. The news was shared on Twitter with this very cool looking Metroid pumpkin - anyone else up for carving? Watch on YouTube Even the galaxy's greatest bounty hunter enjoys the spooky season…No trick though, here's a pre-Halloween treat: a demo of Metroid Dread is available now! Download it from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch today: https://t.co/LKKsZ07mPm pic.twitter.com/0NAsixvu6M- Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) October 28, 2021 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings The demo begins at the start of the game as Samus lands on the planet ZDR in search of the X parasite. Sales of Metroid Dread were strong, with the best first week sales in the UK for the series so far. This demo release should give the game an extra push after release. If you do get the game, why not give speedrunning a go? Current times are already under 90 minutes. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store