Metroid Prime 4: Beyond — Latest Updates & Release Information

Metroid enthusiasts will have plenty to analyze following the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, where the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was unveiled. Here’s everything you need to know about the game.

Nintendo fans have been eagerly anticipating Metroid Prime 4 since its initial announcement in 2017. However, the game has unfortunately been stuck in limbo for seven years. Finally, in the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, an update was provided and the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was revealed.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond release window
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Trailer

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Release Window

During a June 18 Direct, Nintendo confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be released in 2025.

Since the release of Metroid Prime Remastered in 2023, Metroid enthusiasts have struggled to find any updates on upcoming titles. However, all of that changed with the recent release of Beyond, which provided fans with additional details.

Game Platforms

The release of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Nintendo Switch has been confirmed.

Nevertheless, the burning question remains: will the upcoming Metroid game, titled Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, be released for the anticipated Nintendo Switch successor? Despite its expected arrival in 2025, Nintendo has yet to confirm whether the game will be compatible with the new system.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Samus POV — Nintendo

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will let players explore through the eyes of Samus Aran.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Gameplay First Look

The June 2024 Nintendo Direct trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond provided fans with their first glimpse of gameplay.

The trailer brings viewers to a research facility where Samus battles against various Space Pirate foes. The gameplay showcases the classic mix of first-person combat and third-person exploration.

In the first-person perspective, the HUD is prominently shown while battling enemies. The trailer highlights Samus’ signature Arm Cannon as the primary weapon in the first-person shooter gameplay. Players can anticipate using a range of weapons to defeat their foes.

In addition, the trailer showcases Samus utilizing her Morph Ball form to navigate important locations. Additionally, viewers are introduced to Sylux, a notorious bounty hunter who played a significant antagonist role in Metroid Prime: Hunters.

Trailer

On June 18, a Nintendo Direct showcase premiered the initial gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The trailer includes a blend of cinematic scenes and actual gameplay, providing a glimpse into the setting and challenges that await players as they take on the role of Samus Aran.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMAgmdR8jwU

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMAgmdR8jwU)

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is expected to be released in 2025, and we will continue to update this release guide as more details are announced.

The June 18 Nintendo Direct presentation also offered fresh information for Tales of the Shire and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.