Metroid Dread has been updated to version 2.1.0. This new update is a free update that adds new modes, including Boss Rush, Survival Rush and “Dread Rush” gameplay modes. Additionally, it fixes various bugs and improves the overall game experience.
You can read the full patch notes below to learn more about what’s new in the game. Here are a few of the biggest changes. For those who are not familiar with the game’s previous update, we’ve listed the changes here.
The Metroid Dread update fixes a number of problems, including a problem with the Game Over screen that can occur when Samus takes too much damage. Additionally, the new update fixes a bug that could cause the game to crash when Samus defeated the central unit.
The update is available now on the Nintendo Switch. To download the updated version of the game, visit its official website. In addition to the new features, you can also find the updated version of the game on Nintendo’s official site.
Among the new features in the game, the most notable is the introduction of three new modes. The Dread Rush mode allows players to play bosses in a faster manner.
In this mode, Samus has five minutes to check bosses before losing all health and ammo. Players are also not allowed to replenish health or ammo during this time. The time spent in this mode increases when the boss is defeated, so it can be difficult to complete.
Metroid Dread Update 2.1.0 Patch Notes
New Modes Added
Three different boss rush modes have been added to the game. Press the R Button on the “Samus Files” screen to move to the Boss Rush selection screen.
- Boss Rush
- A mode where players fight 12 continuous boss battles, and aim for the best time.
- Any damage received is carried-over into the next fight. Weapons are fully-restored between battles.
- If Samus is defeated, players may select “Retry” to continue playing from the start of the battle they lost. There is, however, a time penalty for being defeated.
- Bosses fought in Boss Rush can be fought one-on-one at any time by selecting “Practice”.
- *Unlocked by clearing the main game a single time. (In the event that a player has completed the game before the update was released, they will be able to play Boss Rush immediately after updating).
- Survival Rush
- A mode where players see how many bosses they can defeat inside of the 5 minute time limit.
- Any damage received, or weapons spent are carried-over into the next battle. Even if time remains on the clock, Samus being defeated will result in a game over.
- Defeating a boss will add a fixed amount of time to the countdown clock. Defeat a boss without receiving any damage to receive an even bigger time bonus.
- *Survival Rush is unlocked by completing either Boss Rush or Dread Rush.
- Dread Rush
- The basic rules are the same as in Boss Rush, but if Samus is hit by a boss, her energy drops to zero and she is defeated.
- Bosses fought in Dread Rush can be fought one-on-one at any time by selecting “Practice”.
- *Unlocked by clearing the main game using Dread Mode. (In the event that a player has completed Dread Mode before the update was released, they will be able to play Dread Rush immediately after updating).
General Fixes
- Fixed an error where the Game Over screen would not display properly when Samus takes damage and is defeated immediately after destroying a central unit.
Metroid Dread is available now for Switch.