Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Officially Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch
After years of eager anticipation from fans and industry watchers alike, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is officially available on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Developed by Retro Studios, a team renowned for revitalizing the Metroid franchise with their critically acclaimed Metroid Prime trilogy, this new installment ushers in a fresh chapter for the iconic action-adventure series.
The Road to Launch: A Legacy Years in the Making Metroid Prime 4: Beyond represents one of the most highly anticipated releases in Nintendo’s modern era, building on a fanbase cultivated since the original Metroid Prime launched on the Nintendo GameCube in 2002.
Retro Studios, based in Austin, Texas, was entrusted with developing the new title after its initial announcement elicited global excitement during a Nintendo Direct presentation several years prior.
Since then, fans have been tracking the game's progress through development updates and teaser trailers periodically released by Nintendo. In a launch day statement, Nintendo highlighted the significance of this release, noting that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond offers a "robust and challenging" gameplay experience.
The new entry expands upon the series’ celebrated mix of atmospheric exploration and intense combat, using the advanced capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as well as maintaining compatibility with the original Switch console.
As expected, high-definition visuals, immersive sound design, and refined controls mark this entry as a technical leap forward for the series. Launch Details and Community Reception Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is available for digital purchase via the eShop and at major retail locations.
With years of collective anticipation among the global Metroid community, players are eager to experience Retro Studios’ latest vision for the storied franchise.
Early feedback across social media and gaming forums has praised the game’s ambitious world-building and challenging gameplay. Nintendo of America marked the occasion with a launch trailer released on its official YouTube channel, showcasing the game's stunning visuals and introducing players to new and returning features.
As is traditional with major Nintendo releases, the debut of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is accompanied by an outpouring of fan engagement and critical discussion. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond builds upon a franchise that has sold millions of copies worldwide and established itself as one of the pillars of Nintendo’s blockbuster first-party portfolio.
With Retro Studios once again at the helm, the Metroid Prime series continues to offer engaging, rewarding gameplay, further cementing its legacy as a centerpiece of action-adventure gaming. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop and authorized retailers.
Developed by Retro Studios, a team renowned for revitalizing the Metroid franchise with their critically acclaimed Metroid Prime trilogy, this new installment ushers in a fresh chapter for the iconic action-adventure series.
The Road to Launch: A Legacy Years in the Making Metroid Prime 4: Beyond represents one of the most highly anticipated releases in Nintendo’s modern era, building on a fanbase cultivated since the original Metroid Prime launched on the Nintendo GameCube in 2002.
Retro Studios, based in Austin, Texas, was entrusted with developing the new title after its initial announcement elicited global excitement during a Nintendo Direct presentation several years prior.
Since then, fans have been tracking the game's progress through development updates and teaser trailers periodically released by Nintendo. In a launch day statement, Nintendo highlighted the significance of this release, noting that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond offers a "robust and challenging" gameplay experience.
The new entry expands upon the series’ celebrated mix of atmospheric exploration and intense combat, using the advanced capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware as well as maintaining compatibility with the original Switch console.
As expected, high-definition visuals, immersive sound design, and refined controls mark this entry as a technical leap forward for the series. Launch Details and Community Reception Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is available for digital purchase via the eShop and at major retail locations.
With years of collective anticipation among the global Metroid community, players are eager to experience Retro Studios’ latest vision for the storied franchise.
Early feedback across social media and gaming forums has praised the game’s ambitious world-building and challenging gameplay. Nintendo of America marked the occasion with a launch trailer released on its official YouTube channel, showcasing the game's stunning visuals and introducing players to new and returning features.
As is traditional with major Nintendo releases, the debut of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is accompanied by an outpouring of fan engagement and critical discussion. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond builds upon a franchise that has sold millions of copies worldwide and established itself as one of the pillars of Nintendo’s blockbuster first-party portfolio.
With Retro Studios once again at the helm, the Metroid Prime series continues to offer engaging, rewarding gameplay, further cementing its legacy as a centerpiece of action-adventure gaming. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now available exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo eShop and authorized retailers.
