Metroid Dread was if not the biggest announcements from Nintendo’s E3 showcase, so it’s only fair that it got extra attention during the Treehouse Stream.
We were shown some excellent new features including the Omega Blaster upgrade and a cool slide move for our. However, the star of the show is Samus’ new Aeion ability, the Phantom Cloak.
About the Phantom Cloak
According to the Treehouse stream, Aeion abilities play differently in Metroid Dread. After Samus acquires the Phantom Cloak from a devilish looking boss, she can become invisible for a limited amount of time and can then progress through ‘presence doors’.
This awesome power-up does come with a few downsides though. Not only will Samus move much slower with the cloak, but it will also begin to deplete her health after a certain amount of time.
S Metroid fans will need to use the Phantom Cloak strategically, making sure not to rely on its unique nature.
Aeion Abilities make their return! Samus can use the new Phantom Cloak to hide from lethal enemies and sneak through Presence doors.#MetroidDread #NintendoTreehouseLivehttps://t.co/WiUE3G2oCx pic.twitter.com/fKsa5TI5zb
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) June 15, 2021
About Metroid Dread
Join bounty hunter Samus Aran as she escapes a deadly alien world plagued by a mechanical menace in Metroid Dread for Nintendo Switch.
Samus’ story continues after the events of Metroid Fusion 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?
Face off against unrelenting E.M.M.I. robots
Once DNA-extracting research machines, the imposing E.M.M.I. are now hunting Samus down. Tensions are high as you evade these E.M.M.I. to avoid a cruel death while finding a way to take them down. Find out what turned these robotic wonders into the scourge of ZDR and escape with your life.
Feel Samus’ power grow as you gain manoeuvres and abilities
Acquire new and familiar abilities as you traverse the many environments of this dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Return to areas and use your new abilities to find upgrades, alternate paths, and a way forward. Explore the sprawling map, evade and destroy E.M.M.I. robots, and overcome the dread plaguing ZDR.
Metroid fans won’t have to wait too long before they can embark on the new space adventure when Metroid Dread releases for Nintendo Switch on 8th October.
