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Defeat as many bosses as possible within a time limit. Defeating bosses adds time to the clock. Dread Rush Clear the game in Dread Mode

By adding these timed and challenging gauntlets, Nintendo and MercurySteam ensured that Metroid Dread would continue to be played and discussed long after the credits rolled. Whether you are installing it officially on your Switch or engaging with the file in the technical scene, version 2.1.0 represents the definitive, most feature-complete version of one of the best action games on the platform.

The 2.1.0 update (released in April 2022) introduced three distinct boss-focused modes accessible from the "Samus Files" screen after beating the game: Boss Rush: