Nintendo’s celebrated first-party release Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has officially surpassed a major milestone, clocking in at over one million copies sold.
This figure encompasses combined sales across both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, further cementing Retro Studios’ achievement in reviving one of gaming's most iconic sci-fi franchises. The confirmation of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s commercial performance originated from Game File’s Stephen Totilo, a veteran journalist recognized for his previous leadership at Kotaku.
In a recent statement shared across social media, Totilo relayed information from a Nintendo representative: while Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had not appeared on the publisher’s million-seller list for the period ending December 31, a spokesperson clarified that total sales for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions have in fact exceeded the one million mark. Set in an unexplored sector of space, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond places players in the role of celebrated intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran.
The narrative unfolds after Samus answers a desperate distress call from the Galactic Federation, leading her to the mysterious planet Viewros.
Here, she is drawn into a chain of unexpected events, uncovering ancient secrets and wielding newly acquired psychic powers.
These abilities grant unique gameplay features, allowing players to manipulate the trajectory of Samus’s beams, interact with alien mechanisms, and open hidden pathways, marking a dynamic evolution in the acclaimed Metroid gameplay formula. Developed by Retro Studios, known for their mastery of the Metroid Prime series, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been recognized for its inventive use of psychic abilities, atmospheric world-building, and refined combat.
Review impressions have highlighted the game’s successful reinvention of the classic Metroidvania loop, praising both the exhilarating boss encounters and the rewarding sense of exploration that the series is renowned for.
While some critiques have noted a handful of technical and design issues, critical consensus affirms that the game’s strengths far outweigh its shortcomings, as evidenced by strong early sales and positive player feedback. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now available for purchase both physically at major retailers and digitally via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Its performance underscores the enduring popularity of the Metroid franchise and Retro Studios’ continued excellence in first-party Nintendo development.
With its robust sales start, renewed gameplay mechanics, and compelling narrative direction, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond stands poised as a flagship title on the current generation of Nintendo hardware.
This figure encompasses combined sales across both Nintendo Switch and the next-generation Nintendo Switch 2, further cementing Retro Studios’ achievement in reviving one of gaming's most iconic sci-fi franchises. The confirmation of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s commercial performance originated from Game File’s Stephen Totilo, a veteran journalist recognized for his previous leadership at Kotaku.
In a recent statement shared across social media, Totilo relayed information from a Nintendo representative: while Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had not appeared on the publisher’s million-seller list for the period ending December 31, a spokesperson clarified that total sales for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions have in fact exceeded the one million mark. Set in an unexplored sector of space, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond places players in the role of celebrated intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran.
The narrative unfolds after Samus answers a desperate distress call from the Galactic Federation, leading her to the mysterious planet Viewros.
Here, she is drawn into a chain of unexpected events, uncovering ancient secrets and wielding newly acquired psychic powers.
These abilities grant unique gameplay features, allowing players to manipulate the trajectory of Samus’s beams, interact with alien mechanisms, and open hidden pathways, marking a dynamic evolution in the acclaimed Metroid gameplay formula. Developed by Retro Studios, known for their mastery of the Metroid Prime series, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been recognized for its inventive use of psychic abilities, atmospheric world-building, and refined combat.
Review impressions have highlighted the game’s successful reinvention of the classic Metroidvania loop, praising both the exhilarating boss encounters and the rewarding sense of exploration that the series is renowned for.
While some critiques have noted a handful of technical and design issues, critical consensus affirms that the game’s strengths far outweigh its shortcomings, as evidenced by strong early sales and positive player feedback. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is now available for purchase both physically at major retailers and digitally via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
Its performance underscores the enduring popularity of the Metroid franchise and Retro Studios’ continued excellence in first-party Nintendo development.
With its robust sales start, renewed gameplay mechanics, and compelling narrative direction, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond stands poised as a flagship title on the current generation of Nintendo hardware.
