Everything We Know About Metroid Prime 4 (And What Features We Still Need)

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At long last, the Nintendo Switch 2 has hit the market, and later this year we can expect the unveiling of “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.” It’s been almost twenty years since a fully 3D Metroid game was released, with “Metroid Prime 3: Corruption” being the last one on the Nintendo Wii in 2007. With its debut, “Metroid Prime 4” will be accessible to both fans using the Nintendo Switch and those who own the newly released Nintendo Switch 2.

The most recent information about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond from Nintendo was shared during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation held in early April. The trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond offered a glimpse into what players might anticipate, as well as hinting at potential new features in the upcoming Metroid game.

What We Know So Far

In the tale of Metroid Prime 4, Samus Aran finds herself suddenly called to the planet Viewros. Her mission: discover a way off this verdant world and return home. Viewros boasts stunning jungle landscapes, with a towering central tree at its heart. But while it’s picturesque, it’s also inhabited by strange alien lifeforms and adversaries that Samus must battle to stay alive. One such foe is Sylux, another bounty hunter who poses a significant threat.

To move forward, it’s essential to examine and recognize artifacts scattered across the planet. As Samus explores Viewros, she’ll develop psychic skills crucial for battles within the game, which are vital for story progression. These abilities offer novel methods for unlocking doors and manipulating levers, as well as modifications to the direction of her beams. At the heart of these powers lies a central enigma regarding the native people of Viewros, about which we currently know very little.

What Features We Hope to See

In the heart of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Samus Aran receives psychic abilities. So far, it seems these powers primarily manipulate beam trajectory and unlock doors, which appears to be a limited application for such psychic powers. In games where psychic powers are crucial, like Control, it would be reasonable to anticipate that Samus’ psychic prowess will develop and increase in worth as the game progresses. Ideally, these psychic abilities would start with fundamental functions but evolve over time to include additional uses such as tossing objects at enemies using telekinesis, a telekinetic shield, and enhancing the scanning function that provides some level of foresight.

In every upcoming Metroid game, there’s usually speculation about Samus’ morph ball and its potential enhancements. Traditionally, the morph ball is improved by increasing its charge capacity and destructive might through the morph ball bomb. It would be exciting if the morph ball were to acquire psychic abilities in the future, such as a psychic blast that either strips shielding from enemies with psychic powers or eliminates environmental obstacles that hinder progression.

In terms of environmental design within Nintendo games, if they’re planning to introduce a massive tree, fans might expect an ecosystem located either inside or around this tree. A common theme in many Nintendo titles involves restoring harmony with nature, like in ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’. Given that the colossal tree is central to the planet, similar to Pandora in ‘Avatar’, it’s possible that this tree could play a significant role in the game’s finale and the overall well-being of the world, Viewros.

When considering any significant Nintendo release, it’s essential to ponder, “Will Amiibo support be included?” Given that past Metroid titles featured Amiibo compatibility, it’s likely that this feature will also be present in Metroid Prime 4. Though it’s typically a minor benefit for players, it could reasonably include a missile tank upgrade – a valuable asset in the early stages of gameplay.

Looking forward to the release of Nintendo Switch 2, we may learn about the upcoming games it will offer, such as updates on “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond”. In the meantime, enthusiasts of Metroid can re-experience the original “Metroid Prime”, which has been updated for the Nintendo Switch.

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2025-06-18 00:22