Are all Metroids extinct?

Are All Metroids Extinct? The Fate of the Metroids in the Metroid Serie

The Metroid Serie, a beloved franchise spanning decades, has left viewers with many questions about its iconic creatures, the Metroids. One of the most pressing questions is this: Are all Metroids extinct? In this article, we’ll delve into the world of Metroids to explore their fate and gather insights from the franchise. Spoiler alert: contains information from various Metroid games and media.

The Metrids’ Origins and Types

The Metroids emerged from the planet SR-388, where they grew in large numbers. From there, they spread, infecting other planets including Zebes, sector Z, and even Sector Zero. The Metroid species has several types, and each has unique characteristics

| Type | Description |
| — |… |
| Amiibo Metroid Baby | The smallest member of the Metroid line, it’s a non-aggressive creature that mimics Samus’s face. |
| Omicron Metroid | The first Metroids to appear in the Zebesian system (Metroid), they became the main antagonist. In Metroid Dread, X Parasites infected them into Omega Metroids. |
| Omega Metroid | Introduced in Metroid Dread and Metroid: Other M, they’re a result of X Parasites infecting Omicron Metroids. Omega Metroids roam the planet ZDR before being destroyed by Samus. |
| Larva Metroid | The larvae stage of OMEGA Metroids |

The Fate of Different Metroid Types

Considering the different types of Metroids, it’s relevant to discuss their fates:

• Omniscient Metroids from Metroid (1986): They were largely wiped out by Samus Aran in the iconic game. Some might presume they’re extinct, others might speculate they still infest other planets.
%Omicron Metroids in Metroid: Other M and Metroid Dread: When infected with X Parasite, they became Omega Metroids. Their fate (extinction or survival on ZDR) is resolved in the respective games.