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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is discounted for the first time: the physical Switch version is $39.99 at Best Buy (a $20 cut), and Switch 2 owners can buy a $10 digital upgrade that unlocks hi-res textures, faster loading, and mouse mode, bringing the bundle to $50 versus the usual $70 for the Switch 2 Edition.
Nintendo UK released a video ad showcasing the Switch 2, its key features, and a slate of top first-party games (Pokémon Pokopia, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Donkey Kong Bananza, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book), released as Nintendo approaches its end-of-year financial report; the clip serves as a simple intro to the Switch 2 lineup, with no clear indication of new announcements.
Nintendo producer Kensuke Tanabe reportedly announced his retirement, with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond described as his final project; his protégé Risa Tabata would take over future Prime work, and Tanabe hinted at a Sylux-focused arc that may be completed by Tabata and Retro Studios in the future. His departure caps a career spanning decades and many iconic Nintendo titles from Super Mario Bros. 2 onward.
Nintendo's Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set between Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion, with the story involving time travel and dimension-hopping, allowing for an original setting that doesn't heavily impact the existing timeline. This marks a departure from previous Prime games, which were set in their own universe, and provides clarity on where the game fits in the overall Metroid series.
Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set after Super Metroid and before Metroid Fusion, with the game featuring time travel and dimension-hopping, allowing for a flexible and original storyline independent of the traditional Metroid timeline.
Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set after Super Metroid and before Metroid Fusion, with the game featuring time travel and dimension-hopping, allowing for a flexible and original storyline independent of the traditional Metroid timeline.
The latest EDGE magazine review scores for February 2026 include Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders, with scores ranging from 4 to 8, highlighting a mixed reception for recent Nintendo titles.
The article highlights the top exclusive games of 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Mario Kart World, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, Hades 2, and Donkey Kong Bananza, emphasizing their gameplay and significance for the console launches.
In Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Jennifer Hale is replaced by Erin Yvette as the voice of Samus, primarily for effort noises and death screams, marking a change in the character's vocal portrayal for the upcoming game.
Retailers have prematurely sold copies of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Switch 2, with the former highly anticipated after 18 years, and the latter showcasing Switch 2's capabilities. The leaks pose a risk of spoilers and spoil the official release experience, especially for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Nintendo released a new gameplay trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on the Nintendo Switch 2, showcasing combat, scanning, navigation, and motorbike segments, with Amiibo figures launching later this year, and the game set to release on December 4th.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, releasing on December 4, 2025, introduces the Vi-O-La motorcycle, a versatile vehicle for exploration and combat on the planet Viewros, featuring boosting, power sliding, projectile firing with lock-on, and boomerang-like return capabilities, enhancing gameplay for players on Switch and Switch 2.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is set to release on December 4 for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with preorders available for both physical and digital editions, along with themed amiibo. The game features new psychic abilities, a motorcycle vehicle, and a confrontation with Sylux. An upgrade pack for Switch 2 enhances graphics and performance, and no preorder bonuses have been announced yet.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is scheduled for release on December 4, 2025, with preorders now available, including new Samus and Sylux amiibo launching in November and December, respectively. The game features a new open-world style with Samus on a motorbike, marking a significant change for the series.
Nintendo has revealed its 2025 lineup for the Switch 2, featuring major first-party titles like Super Mario Galaxy, Pokémon Legends Z-A, and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, along with a strong third-party lineup including Borderlands 4, Persona 3 Reload, and Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO, with preorders available and prices announced.