Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch – Pre-Orders Open Now

Nintendo has officially set the release date for the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, confirming that the game will launch for Nintendo Switch on December 4, 2025.

Pre-orders for the title are now available, offering fans of the franchise an opportunity to secure their copy ahead of the holiday release. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond marks the latest chapter in the storied Metroid Prime series, a franchise celebrated for its atmospheric exploration, complex puzzles, and engaging combat.

Developed by Retro Studios, the team responsible for previous critically acclaimed Metroid Prime entries, this sequel is poised to build upon the series' long-established tradition of delivering immersive sci-fi action-adventure experiences exclusively on Nintendo's hybrid console. First announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been in development for several years.

After initial production began elsewhere, Nintendo made a strategic shift, passing development duties to Retro Studios to ensure the game's alignment with fan expectations.

This move rekindled enthusiasm among fans, who were eager for a return to form reminiscent of the original Metroid Prime trilogy. Nintendo’s announcement comes just four weeks ahead of the official release date, with the publisher encouraging fans to pre-order the game through multiple retailers and the Nintendo eShop.

In a recent statement, company representatives highlighted the team’s dedication to delivering an experience that both honors the series’ legacy and pushes the boundaries of what fans can expect from Metroid on the Nintendo Switch platform.

“Our aim with Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is to create a game that resonates with longtime fans while introducing innovative gameplay for a new generation,” one Nintendo spokesperson shared. Since the debut of the original Metroid Prime in 2002, the series has garnered critical acclaim and significant sales milestones, firmly establishing Samus Aran as one of Nintendo’s most iconic protagonists.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is expected to leverage the Switch’s unique hardware capabilities to deliver rich visuals, improved controls, and expanded exploration. As the countdown to launch reaches its final weeks, excitement around Metroid Prime 4: Beyond continues to build.

With pre-orders now open and a firm December 4, 2025 release date set, the game is primed to be one of the most anticipated Nintendo Switch exclusives of the year.

Stay tuned to official Nintendo channels and the eShop for the latest updates, trailers, and additional details leading up to launch.

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