Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, initially unveiled in 2017, is nearing its long-awaited release. Nintendo has reassured fans that the game will launch this year for both the Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, dispelling any concerns about potential delays.
Before its presence at Fan Expo Canada this month, Nintendo confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be playable there and will be `available later in 2025` for Switch 2. This isn`t the first public demo, and Nintendo`s statement reiterates a launch within the next five months.
The exact release date within this timeframe remains unconfirmed. Nintendo has strategically spread out its first-party Switch 2 releases, including Mario Kart World (June), Donkey Kong Bananza (July), Drag x Drive (August), and Pokémon Legends: Z-A (October 15). Following this trend, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is likely to be a key release during the profitable holiday season for Switch 2, which already boasts an impressive 6 million user base.
This launch marks the culmination of a protracted development period for Nintendo. The company famously restarted the project in 2019 after the initial work by Bandai Namco did not meet its quality expectations. The game was officially re-revealed in 2024, and subsequent glimpses have showcased its action-oriented gameplay and support for mouse controls.