Summary
Metroid Prime 4was announced in 2017, shortly after the launch of theNintendo Switch. Eight years later, during what will likely be the console’s final Nintendo Direct, with the launch of theSwitch 2right around the corner, we finally know when the next chapter in Samus’s story will be here.
Whilewe’ve been shown Prime 4 before, today’s trailer gave us our best look at the game yet. It begins with Samus on Planet Viewros and quickly kicks into gear as the protagonist is shown battling creatures native to the new backdrop. We’re then shown Samus obtaining and using mysterious psychic powers that give the long-time Nintendo mascot a purple glow.
Unfortunately, we weren’t told when exactly the next game in the series will be here. Still just a vague “coming in 2025” release window, possibly while we wait for more news on the Switch 2. There was a one more thing type reveal at the end of the trailer, though, as we were shown Samus in what appears to be new red and black armor she is given at some point during Beyond.
Still No Release Date For Metroid Prime 4
But Who Was That At The End Of The Trailer?
The closer we got to the end of the Switch’s life cycle, the more fearful Metroid fans became that Prime 4 might be saved for Nintendo’s next generation. While I’m sure that was a possibility and may have even been discussed, it would have left a sour taste in a lot of people’s mouths. There are some people out there who would have bought the Switch way back in 2017 off the back of being told Prime 4 was in the works. Making them wait eight years for it is one thing. To then inform them it will be on another console instead would have been a bridge too far.
Long gaps between Metroid games being announced and released is nothing new. In fact, the eight-year wait between Metroid Prime 4’s reveal and its release is nothing compared toMetroid Dread’s. Dread started as a game being developed for theNintendo DSin 2005.16 years later, it was released on Nintendo Switch, and it was worth the wait.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Metroid Prime 4 continues the series of first-person games that blend the action-adventure and shooter genres, currently in development for the Nintendo Switch.
