Metroid Prime 4 Release Date Announcement
Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will arrive on December 4, 2025, marking the long-awaited continuation of the series. The announcement came during a recent Nintendo Direct, where the game stood out as one of the most anticipated reveals.
The project has been in development since its initial unveiling in 2017, with progress spanning several years and a full restart at one point. Earlier in 2025, international ratings and leaks fueled speculation about its release, but the official date now provides clarity for fans who have been following its lengthy journey.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Release Date
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch on December 4, 2025, arriving on both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo, the game runs on the RUDE engine and carries a Teen rating from the ESRB for animated blood and violence. Fans of the Metroid series will see the long-awaited continuation of Samus Aran’s story released simultaneously across both platforms.
The details below provide a quick reference:
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Release Date | December 4, 2025 |
| Platforms | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Developer | Retro Studios |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Engine | RUDE engine |
| ESRB Rating | Teen (Animated Blood, Violence) |
| Franchise | Metroid |
This release marks the first new mainline entry in the Metroid Prime series in over a decade, and it will be available worldwide on the same day.
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