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Metroid Prime 4: New Trailer, Amiibo, and Launch Date Revealed!

9/12/2025

Summary

Story summary

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch on December 4, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
A gameplay trailer revealed Samus Aran riding a motorcycle named Vi-O-La in expansive landscapes.
Three new amiibo figures will release: Samus, Samus with Vi-O-La, and Sylux, with the first two on November 6 and Sylux on December 4.
The game introduces psychic abilities for Samus and supports mouse controls on Switch 2.
A visual retrospective of the first three Metroid Prime games will be available on October 28.

History

Historical Context

The Metroid franchise began with the release of the original game in 1986, introducing Samus Aran, a pioneering female character in gaming. Following a hiatus, Metroid Prime launched in 2002, marking a shift to 3D gameplay. By 2021, over 30 million copies had been sold, reflecting Nintendo's ongoing innovation and commitment to the series, culminating in the anticipated Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in 2025.

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Story summary

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch on December 4, 2025, for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
A gameplay trailer revealed Samus Aran riding a motorcycle named Vi-O-La in expansive landscapes.
Three new amiibo figures will release: Samus, Samus with Vi-O-La, and Sylux, with the first two on November 6 and Sylux on December 4.
The game introduces psychic abilities for Samus and supports mouse controls on Switch 2.
A visual retrospective of the first three Metroid Prime games will be available on October 28.

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