Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a long-awaited first-person action-adventure game set to release in 2025 for the Nintendo Switch. The game has been in development for nearly a decade, with its original reveal teaser being demonstrated as far back as 2017. After a significant development reboot, Retro Studios came aboard and took the reins, getting the game back on track.
The latest trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was shown at a Nintendo Direct in June of 2024, providing fans with their first look at gameplay. The trailer introduces viewers to the sights of Samus Aran leaving her spacecraft, traversing unfriendly landscapes, and battling Space Pirates. It showcases the combination of exploration, puzzle-solving, and high-intensity shootouts typical of the Metroid Prime series.
Story and Characters
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s story remains relatively under wraps, but significant information has been leaked. The primary antagonist is Sylux, a bounty hunter and new character within the Metroid Prime series, originally seen in Metroid Prime Hunters. Sylux commands a group of Space Pirates into assault on a Galactic Federation Research Facility with two Mochtroids, clones of a sort, created by the Space Pirates. This setup suggests a complex narrative with Sylux featuring prominently as an antagonist to Samus Aran.
Gameplay and Features
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond shall maintain the traditional Metroidvania structure, with a set of interconnected regions focusing on exploration and combat. The gamer will take control of Samus and use her Power Suit, Power Beam, Missile Launcher, Morph Ball, and Scan Visor to travel through regions. Beyond shall provide the silky smooth 60 frames per second gameplay experience of other previous games in the series.
The gameplay trailer introduces the abilities of Samus, including her enhanced combat skills and exploration tools. The Morph Ball helps her explore confined spaces, and the Scan Visor supports her in acquiring essential information on the surroundings. The Power Beam and Missile Launcher make up her central arsenal and provide versatile ways to fight.
Release and Platforms
Even though Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been announced for the Nintendo Switch, there are rumors that it is coming out on the new Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo has not officially made a release date announcement, but it will come out in 2025. The hype for the game comes from the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where more details might be revealed.
Overall, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is bound to be an immersive game with its complex plot, compelling gameplay, and breathtaking graphics. Fans of the series have been counting down the days to its release and anxiously waiting for more information.
