a 2D console Metroid, with a new setting, new enemies, and a continuation of the timeline is everything I wanted.
A friend suggested that because of the ending of Fusion, that this is probably the Federation hunting Samus down since they mentioned the robots were Federation made. REALLY cool idea if so. I believe the suit is the aftermath of her Fusion suit with some robot based upgrades.
Yeah, not only did she cause the destruction of their secret Metroid breeding facility, she is also the last living thing with Metroid DNA. They definitely want her. Actually an idea I had before was that they should start the next Metroid game with "The last Metroid is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace." and then pan the camera down to see Samus in Federation custody, imprisoned before the game begins. This would be the explanation for why she doesn't have any powers at the start too