Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Officially Announced with Enhanced Controls and Visual Upgrades

Nintendo has officially announced Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, promising a new era for the beloved sci-fi action-adventure franchise.

Developed by Retro Studios, the latest entry builds on the series’ legacy while leveraging the upgraded hardware capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2, set for a worldwide release both physically and digitally via the Nintendo eShop in 2025. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond introduces transformative new gameplay elements.

One of the standout features is the integration of Joy-Con 2 mouse controls, enabling players to wield Samus Aran’s iconic arm cannon with heightened precision.

This fresh control option allows for more intuitive aiming and immersive action, showcasing Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to innovative play experiences on Nintendo Switch 2. Visual and performance upgrades are at the forefront of the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Players will be able to select between two graphics settings: Quality Mode, which delivers smooth 60 frames per second at 4K resolution in TV mode (1080p in handheld), and Performance Mode, offering an impressive 120 frames per second at 1080p in TV mode (720p in handheld mode).

Importantly, both display modes incorporate full HDR support, allowing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to truly shine on next-generation displays and providing a visually stunning journey across unfamiliar alien worlds. The narrative in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond places the galaxy’s renowned bounty hunter, Samus Aran, on the mysterious planet Viewros after an unanticipated teleportation event.

The game introduces new mechanics centered on Samus’s acquisition of psychic abilities, which can be used to influence the path of her beams, manipulate environmental mechanisms, and unlock doors.

According to statements from Nintendo representatives, these new powers will drive not only gameplay but also the unfolding of Samus’s latest adventure, as players unravel the origins and consequences of her newfound abilities. Nintendo has clarified that the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond includes the original game alongside an upgrade pack, specifically designed to take advantage of the improved processing and graphical fidelity offered by Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

Existing owners of the original Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for Nintendo Switch—whether via physical cartridge or digital purchase—will have the opportunity to upgrade by purchasing the game’s Switch 2 upgrade pack through the Nintendo eShop, My Nintendo Store, or authorized retail partners.

This makes the transition seamless for players wishing to experience the enhanced edition without repurchasing the entire game. Key Switch 2 Edition upgrades include: - Joy-Con 2 controller support with mouse-style aiming controls - Enhanced resolution, improved textures, and reduced load times - Quality Mode: 4K resolution/60fps (TV), 1080p (handheld) - Performance Mode: 1080p resolution/120fps (TV), 720p (handheld) - Full HDR support in both modes With its striking visual improvements, innovative control schemes, and an all-new chapter in Samus Aran’s saga, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is poised to be a must-play highlight of 2025 for Nintendo fans.

Watch for continued updates and availability details as the release date approaches.

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