Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Surpasses One Million Sales on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has crossed a significant sales milestone, surpassing one million units sold across both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms.
This achievement follows the highly anticipated dual-platform release of the latest entry in the acclaimed Metroid Prime series last December.
Developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been under close scrutiny by fans and industry observers alike, both due to its long development cycle and its pivotal role as a cross-generation title bridging Nintendo's current and next-generation hardware. After Nintendo's recent financial disclosures appeared to show that neither the Switch nor the Switch 2 versions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had individually reached the million-seller milestone as of December 31, questions arose among the gaming community regarding the combined performance of the release.
Addressing this, Game File journalist Stephen Totilo obtained direct clarification from Nintendo.
As shared through social media, a Nintendo representative officially confirmed that the combined sales of both versions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond have, in fact, exceeded one million copies. "In response to ongoing discussions regarding sales figures, Nintendo communicated that the total combined sales of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms have surpassed one million units," Totilo reported. While Nintendo has opted not to provide a detailed platform breakdown or disclose exact sales numbers for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, this latest confirmation aligns its early performance more closely with historical trends from the Prime series.
Despite an initially slow start, the newest Prime installment has now joined the ranks of million-selling Metroid releases.
The side-scrolling spin-off, Metroid Dread—launched on Switch in 2021—currently maintains its position as the franchise’s top seller with over three million copies sold globally. In comparison, the original Metroid Prime, released for the GameCube in 2002, remains the most successful Prime franchise entry.
Meanwhile, Metroid Prime Remastered for Nintendo Switch, released in 2023, managed to surpass one million copies within a few months of launch, exemplifying strong interest in the series on modern hardware. The launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond arrives at a pivotal time for Nintendo, with the company navigating a transition between hardware generations.
Industry analysts and fans alike will continue to monitor the game’s sales trajectory, especially as the Switch 2 establishes its presence in the market. For more updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the latest Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 news, stay tuned to our coverage as we track further sales milestones, developer achievements, and eShop releases from Nintendo and Retro Studios.
This achievement follows the highly anticipated dual-platform release of the latest entry in the acclaimed Metroid Prime series last December.
Developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has been under close scrutiny by fans and industry observers alike, both due to its long development cycle and its pivotal role as a cross-generation title bridging Nintendo's current and next-generation hardware. After Nintendo's recent financial disclosures appeared to show that neither the Switch nor the Switch 2 versions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond had individually reached the million-seller milestone as of December 31, questions arose among the gaming community regarding the combined performance of the release.
Addressing this, Game File journalist Stephen Totilo obtained direct clarification from Nintendo.
As shared through social media, a Nintendo representative officially confirmed that the combined sales of both versions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond have, in fact, exceeded one million copies. "In response to ongoing discussions regarding sales figures, Nintendo communicated that the total combined sales of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 platforms have surpassed one million units," Totilo reported. While Nintendo has opted not to provide a detailed platform breakdown or disclose exact sales numbers for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, this latest confirmation aligns its early performance more closely with historical trends from the Prime series.
Despite an initially slow start, the newest Prime installment has now joined the ranks of million-selling Metroid releases.
The side-scrolling spin-off, Metroid Dread—launched on Switch in 2021—currently maintains its position as the franchise’s top seller with over three million copies sold globally. In comparison, the original Metroid Prime, released for the GameCube in 2002, remains the most successful Prime franchise entry.
Meanwhile, Metroid Prime Remastered for Nintendo Switch, released in 2023, managed to surpass one million copies within a few months of launch, exemplifying strong interest in the series on modern hardware. The launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond arrives at a pivotal time for Nintendo, with the company navigating a transition between hardware generations.
Industry analysts and fans alike will continue to monitor the game’s sales trajectory, especially as the Switch 2 establishes its presence in the market. For more updates on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and the latest Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 news, stay tuned to our coverage as we track further sales milestones, developer achievements, and eShop releases from Nintendo and Retro Studios.
