Metroid Prime 4: Beyond to Offer Playable Demo at Fan Expo Canada Ahead of 2025 Release

Nintendo has reconfirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch in 2025 for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2, while offering dedicated fans a unique opportunity for an early hands-on experience.

The announcement underscores Nintendo’s continued commitment to the celebrated Metroid franchise and adds to the excitement surrounding its upcoming next-generation hardware. Nearly two decades after the release of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond initially emerged at E3 2017 and has since been the subject of intense anticipation and several development updates.

After a major restructuring in 2019 that saw Retro Studios reclaim development leadership, fans have waited eagerly for tangible progress.

Now, Nintendo is set to deliver just that at Fan Expo Canada, taking place August 22–25, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario. According to an official statement posted on Nintendo of Canada’s website, event attendees will have the chance to "check out the latest—and upcoming—games for the Nintendo Switch 2 system." Among the featured titles, the announcement reads: "Fan Expo attendees will be able to play upcoming games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (available later in 2025)." In addition, the demo lineup includes other highly awaited games such as Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Street Fighter 6: Years 1–2 Fighters Edition, Hades II, Borderlands 4, and ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition. Nintendo’s decision to showcase Metroid Prime 4: Beyond as a playable demo marks the first public opportunity for fans to directly experience Samus Aran’s latest adventure on the next-gen Nintendo hardware.

This hands-on event signals the game’s substantial development progress and offers reassurance that its 2025 release window remains firmly in place. The excitement surrounding Metroid Prime 4: Beyond stems from the franchise’s legacy as a pioneering 3D action-adventure series.

The new title, developed by Retro Studios, is expected to offer updated visuals and innovative mechanics, leveraging the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

While specifics about gameplay and story remain under wraps, the confirmation of a playable build at such a major gaming event is a strong indicator that development is nearing a significant milestone. Nintendo’s renewed efforts on the Metroid series, paired with its robust Fan Expo Canada lineup, highlight a banner year for the publisher and its upcoming slate of titles.

As anticipation mounts for the final release date of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, fans can look forward to more news and hands-on impressions following Fan Expo Canada. For continued coverage on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Switch 2, and all upcoming Nintendo Direct announcements, stay tuned to our updates and follow official Nintendo channels for the latest information.

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