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Metroid Dread now offers three boss rush modes, thanks to today’s free game update. You’ll gain access to the first after completing the main game’s story.\n<\/p>\n

\nThe standard Boss Rush lets you fight 12 bosses one after the other, with damage from each carried over to the next. Weapons are fully restored, however.\n<\/p>\n

\nYour aim here (apart from at the boss’ weakpoints!) is to down each boss as quick as possible. If Samus is downed herself then you’ll be able retry your current boss fight, but incur a time penalty.\n<\/p>\n

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Metroid Dread now offers three boss rush modes, thanks to today’s free game update. You’ll gain access to the first after completing the main game’s story. The standard Boss Rush lets you fight 12 bosses one after the other, with damage from each carried over to the next. Weapons are fully restored, however. Your aim here (apart from at the boss’ weakpoints!) is to down each boss as quick as possible. If Samus is downed herself then you’ll be able retry your current boss fight, but incur a time penalty. 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