Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Hands-On Demo Confirmed for Fan Expo Canada, Switch 2 Showcase Announced

Nintendo has officially announced that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be playable for the first time at this year’s Fan Expo Canada, offering fans a rare hands-on opportunity with one of the most highly anticipated titles in the Nintendo Switch 2 lineup.

The event, set to take place in Toronto, Ontario, is a major platform for gaming enthusiasts to experience forthcoming releases directly on the next-generation Nintendo console. Since its initial reveal, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has captured the attention of both longtime fans and industry observers, largely due to the franchise’s storied history and the game’s shifting development journey.

Nintendo originally announced Metroid Prime 4 during a Nintendo Direct in 2017, but the project saw a significant reboot in 2019 when development was moved to Retro Studios, the Texas-based team revered for its work on the original Metroid Prime trilogy.

Despite years of limited information, the recent confirmation of a demo at Fan Expo Canada signals strong progress and heightens anticipation ahead of its scheduled 2025 release. In a recent statement provided through Fan Expo Canada’s official communications, Nintendo of Canada detailed its presence at the event: they are inviting attendees to visit and get hands-on with the newest and upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch 2 system.

Notably, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is highlighted as one of the key attractions, with the statement clarifying, “Fan Expo attendees will be able to play upcoming games such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which is set for release in 2025.” In addition to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo has confirmed that other major titles will be accessible on the show floor, including Hades II, Borderlands 4, and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition.

This diverse lineup reinforces Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to broadening the Switch 2’s library and appealing to a wide audience of core and casual gamers alike. While fans are still eagerly awaiting a firm release date for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, this Fan Expo Canada showcase offers one of the first opportunities to evaluate gameplay and technology advancements poised to define the Nintendo Switch 2 era.

Nintendo has consistently maintained that providing hands-on experiences is vital in building excitement for upcoming launches, and this event is no exception. With Fan Expo Canada serving as a critical touchpoint for Nintendo’s engagement with both media and the gaming public, all eyes will be on Toronto as attendees deliver the world’s first impressions of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on next-generation hardware.

As the official launch window of 2025 approaches, Nintendo is clearly ramping up efforts to ensure its flagship titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 make a strong impact with both long-time fans and newcomers.

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