Metroid Dread
Released 2021
Join intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran in her first new 2D Metroid story in 19 years. Samus’ story continues after the events of the Metroid Fusion game when she descends upon planet ZDR to investigate a mysterious transmission sent to the Galactic Federation. The remote planet has become overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and chilling mechanical menaces. Samus is more agile and capable than ever, but can she overcome the inhuman threat stalking the depths of ZDR?
Metroid Dread amiibo unlocks on Switch. The game accepts 8 compatible amiibos (8 figures), each tied to a specific in-game reward when scanned on the system's NFC reader.
Compatible amiibos in Metroid Dread come from 2 lineups. The biggest contributors are Super Smash Bros (4) and Metroid (4).
The most recent 3 additions to the Metroid Dread compatibility list are E.M.M.I., Samus, and Dark Samus, dated October 2021. Effect descriptions are on file for 8 of the 8 pairings; tap into any amiibo card below to see what it actually does.
Compatibility
8 amiibos compatible with Metroid Dread
As Dark Samus (Super Smash Bros. series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo replenishes a random amount of missiles once per day.
As E.M.M.I. (Metroid series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo permanently increases missile capacity by 10. Amiibo replenishes a random amount of missiles once per day.
As Metroid (Metroid series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo replenishes a random amount of missiles once per day.
As Ridley (Super Smash Bros. series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo replenishes a random amount of missiles once per day.
As Samus (Metroid series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo permanently increases health by 100. Amiibo restores a random amount of health once per day.
As Samus (Super Smash Bros. series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo restores a random amount of health once per day.
As Samus Aran (Metroid series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo restores a random amount of health once per day.
As Zero Suit Samus (Super Smash Bros. series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo restores a random amount of health once per day.
Frequently asked
- How many amiibos work with Metroid Dread?
- 8 amiibos are compatible with Metroid Dread on Switch, including 8 figures and 0 cards.
- When was Metroid Dread released?
- Metroid Dread released in 2021 on Switch.
- What do amiibos unlock in Metroid Dread?
- Tapping a compatible amiibo on the system's NFC reader during Metroid Dread triggers an in-game reward, which varies by amiibo. Rewards can include loot drops, costumes, character summons, or training companions, depending on the amiibo and the game mode.
- Which amiibo lineups work with Metroid Dread?
- Compatibility spans 2 lineups. The most-supported are Super Smash Bros (4 amiibos) and Metroid (4 amiibos).
- What's the newest amiibo for Metroid Dread?
- E.M.M.I., Samus, and Dark Samus, added in October 2021.