After a patient seven-year wait, Nintendo has at last provided fans with a glimpse of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond during their recent Nintendo Direct event.
(Photo : Retro Studios / Screenshot taken from YouTube.)
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A Look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
In a much-anticipated announcement, Nintendo revealed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is slated for release in 2025 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. The game, featuring the iconic bounty hunter Samus Aran, marks a significant addition to the Metroid Prime series.
The unveiling took the form of a concise two-minute gameplay trailer showcasing the familiar elements of first-person combat, scanning, and exploration that define the series. Fans were quick to speculate about the graphics quality, pondering whether the game was demonstrated on the rumored Nintendo Switch successor.
A Journey of Delays and Anticipation
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was initially teased in June 2017 with a logo, igniting excitement among fans. However, progress on the title was halted, and in 2019, Nintendo announced a reboot of the project, entrusting its development to Retro Studios, the original creators of the series.
In the intervening years, Nintendo provided fans with other Metroid releases such as Metroid Dread and Metroid Prime Remastered to whet their appetite. Nevertheless, the announcement of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond represents a significant milestone for fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Samus Aran's intergalactic adventures.
You can watch Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's announcement trailer here:
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