Metroid: Samus Returns
Released 2017
Metroid: Samus Returns is a remake of Metroid 2: Return of Samus. It uses a 3D graphic style with a side view camera that zooms in and changes for cutscenes. It also has new mechanics, items, and abilities. "Brave the hostile terrain of an alien planet teeming with vicious life forms as legendary bounty hunter Samus Aran. Her mission? Terminate the Metroid menace in this masterful reimagining of her 1991 Game Boy adventure. Samus Aran’s arsenal has been enhanced with new moves and abilities that are sure to help her face the deadly surprises that await. This intense, side-scrolling action platformer is a great entry point into the Metroid franchise and perfect for returning fans as well, and it’s available only on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems."
Metroid: Samus Returns amiibo unlocks on 3DS. The game accepts 7 compatible amiibos (7 figures), each tied to a specific in-game reward when scanned on the system's NFC reader.
Compatible amiibos in Metroid: Samus Returns come from 2 lineups. The biggest contributors are Metroid (5) and Super Smash Bros (2).
The most recent 3 additions to the Metroid: Samus Returns compatibility list are Samus (Metroid Prime 4), Samus & Vi-O-La, and Samus, dated November 2025. Effect descriptions are on file for 7 of the 7 pairings; tap into any amiibo card below to see what it actually does.
Compatibility
7 amiibos compatible with Metroid: Samus Returns
As Samus Aran (Metroid series)
1 amiibo
Amiibo grants useful items depending on the amiibo. After beating the game, unlock a bonus or feature depending on the amiibo.
As Metroid
1 amiibo
Amiibo grants useful items depending on the amiibo. After beating the game, unlock a bonus or feature depending on the amiibo.
As Samus Aran
4 amiibos
Amiibo grants useful items depending on the amiibo. After beating the game, unlock a bonus or feature depending on the amiibo.
As Zero Suit Samus
1 amiibo
Amiibo grants useful items depending on the amiibo. After beating the game, unlock a bonus or feature depending on the amiibo.
Frequently asked
- How many amiibos work with Metroid: Samus Returns?
- 7 amiibos are compatible with Metroid: Samus Returns on 3DS, including 7 figures and 0 cards.
- When was Metroid: Samus Returns released?
- Metroid: Samus Returns released in 2017 on 3DS.
- What do amiibos unlock in Metroid: Samus Returns?
- Tapping a compatible amiibo on the system's NFC reader during Metroid: Samus Returns 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: Samus Returns?
- Compatibility spans 2 lineups. The most-supported are Metroid (5 amiibos) and Super Smash Bros (2 amiibos).
- What's the newest amiibo for Metroid: Samus Returns?
- Samus (Metroid Prime 4), Samus & Vi-O-La, and Samus, added in November 2025.