Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Demo Announced for Fan Expo Canada 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Canada has officially announced that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be playable at Fan Expo Canada 2025, marking a significant milestone in the highly anticipated revival of the Metroid Prime franchise.

The announcement, made via Nintendo Canada’s official website, confirms that fans will have their first opportunity to experience the new title at the nation’s largest pop culture convention, scheduled to take place from August 21 to August 24, 2025. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been one of Nintendo’s most awaited projects since its initial reveal, drawing global attention from both veteran Metroid fans and newcomers to the series.

Developed for the next generation Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, the game promises to build on its critically acclaimed predecessors with modern visuals and expanded gameplay systems.

Fan Expo Canada’s exclusive demo event will allow attendees to get a rare hands-on look at the title months before its retail launch, which is still targeted for 2025 according to the latest official communications. In a statement posted to the event’s web page, Nintendo Canada invites fans to “bring your friends and family to experience games like Mario Kart World and the newly released Donkey Kong Bananza.” The lineup also emphasizes upcoming launches, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, and spotlights collaborations with third-party developers.

Fan Expo guests can expect to try partner titles such as Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition, Hades II, Borderlands 4, and ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

This diverse showcase underlines Nintendo’s commitment to delivering both first-party classics and high-profile partner releases to Canadian audiences. The Metroid Prime series, first introduced by Retro Studios for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002, has sold millions of units worldwide and is renowned for its innovative blend of first-person exploration and atmospheric storytelling.

After years of anticipation and a full development restart in 2019, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s presence at Fan Expo Canada is evidence of steady progress. Nintendo's Fan Expo Canada appearance is expected to be a major draw for the gaming community, offering hands-on experiences with some of the most talked-about titles on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.

The confirmation of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's 2025 launch window, as reiterated by Nintendo Canada, provides further assurance to fans eagerly counting down to release day. For more updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo Switch 2, and the latest Switch titles coming to Fan Expo Canada, follow official Nintendo channels and stay tuned to our coverage as new information becomes available.

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