Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
In short: Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is an action game released in 2025 by Retro Studios, available on Nintendo. Our score: 9.0/10 (highly recommended).
Samus returns in the long-awaited fourth Metroid Prime
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is Retro Studios' long-awaited return to the beloved first-person adventure series, bringing Samus Aran's next chapter to Nintendo Switch 2 with stunning visual fidelity. The game continues the Prime storyline with Samus investigating a new threat tied to the mysterious Phazon substance and the bounty hunter Sylux. Exploration-based gameplay returns with interconnected environments that unlock as Samus acquires new abilities, maintaining the series' signature sense of isolation and discovery. New suit upgrades and beam weapons provide fresh combat and traversal options. The atmosphere combines science fiction wonder with environmental storytelling, where every scanned log and background detail builds the universe. Boss encounters are designed as multi-phase puzzles that test both combat skill and environmental awareness.
Game details
- Developer: Retro Studios
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Release year: 2025
- Platforms: Nintendo
- Category: action
Our review
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond marks Samus' long-awaited return to first-person exploration. After years of development, Retro Studios aims to deliver the definitive Metroid experience.
Pros
- Samus returns to FPS
- Retro Studios quality
- Long-awaited sequel
- Metroid universe depth
Cons
- Not yet released
- Enormous expectations
FAQ
- When does Metroid Prime 4 release?
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is expected to release in 2025 exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
- Do I need to play previous Metroid Prime games?
- While the story continues from Prime 3, newcomers can enjoy it standalone. Playing the trilogy enhances the experience.
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Last updated: 06/10/2026