To get to Ferenia in Metroid Dread, you must first acquire the Storm Missile and then use it to open a specific door in Ghavoran that leads to the region’s elevator. Ferenia is a late-game area, and reaching it for the first time is a straight shot once you have this key upgrade in hand.
How to Get to Ferenia in Metroid Dread
Before you can set foot in Ferenia, you need the Storm Missile upgrade. This ability is obtained automatically through story progression in the latter half of the game, so you won't miss it if you follow the main objectives. Once you have the Storm Missile, make your way to the eastern part of Ghavoran. There, you'll find a distinctive green-and-white Storm Missile door that only opens when you fire a charged Storm Missile at it.
Navigating the Ferenia elevator and initial corridor
After you blast open the Storm Missile door, step into the elevator and ride it down. When you arrive in Ferenia, you'll emerge in a short, dusty corridor that opens into the main ruins. Head right, and you'll immediately notice the ancient Chozo architecture and the eerie, orange glow of the environment. The path forward is linear at first: continue right through the corridor, past a few simple destructible blocks, and you'll drop down into a larger central chamber.
Securing the Space Jump ability
Your main goal in Ferenia is to reach the Chozo Statue that holds the Space Jump. After entering the central hub, head left and up, using your new Storm Missile to break any cracked blocks you see. You'll eventually come across a large, ornate door that requires a missile to open. Go through it, and you’ll find yourself in a long, vertical shaft. At the top of the shaft, you'll enter a small, quiet chamber with a single Chozo Statue. Interact with it to claim the Space Jump, which lets you perform a mid-air somersault that extends your jump distance and lets you cross wide gaps. This ability is critical for reaching other parts of Ferenia and for progressing through the rest of the game.
Surviving Ferenia: E.M.M.I., enemies, and bosses
Ferenia isn't just a sightseeing trip. The region is patrolled by a Wave Beam E.M.M.I., which means its shots travel through walls and are especially dangerous in tight corridors. You'll need to use your Phantom Cloak to sneak past it in the areas it patrols, and you'll need to destroy its central unit once you've collected enough Aeion energy from other E.M.M.I. zones. Beyond the E.M.M.I., the region is populated with tough, X-infested enemies. These parasitic creatures can absorb into the environment and ambush you, so keep your beam charged and be ready to fire at any glowing, moving patches on the floor or walls. Later, after you've obtained the Space Jump and explored deeper, you will encounter and fight two Robot Chozo Soldiers (one gold and one silver) in a large arena. This is a two-phase fight where you'll need to use your new mobility to dodge their melee attacks and shoot their weak points when they're exposed. Defeating them grants you the final key item you need to leave Ferenia and continue the story, so stay patient and use your new abilities to outmaneuver them.
