The Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Nintendo Switch 2) is a first-person action-adventure game developed by Retro Studios and published by Nintendo. It is the long-awaited continuation of the Metroid Prime series and marks the return of Samus Aran in a fully 3D exploration-focused sci-fi experience.
The story follows Samus Aran, a legendary bounty hunter who is transported to the mysterious planet Viewros after a Galactic Federation mission goes wrong. Stranded in an unknown alien world, she must uncover the secrets of an ancient civilization known as the Lamorn, while facing hostile environments, dangerous creatures, and her recurring rival Sylux.
Gameplay retains the classic Metroid Prime formula—exploration, scanning, puzzle-solving, and combat—while introducing new mechanics such as:
The Nintendo Switch 2 version enhances performance with higher resolution, improved frame rates, and upgraded visual fidelity compared to the standard Switch edition.
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Genre | First-Person Action / Adventure / Exploration (Metroidvania-style) |
| Game Modes | Single-player |
| Players | 1 Player |
| Developer | Retro Studios |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Release Date | December 4, 2025 |
| Graphics | Enhanced 3D visuals with Switch 2 support (up to 4K / high frame rate modes depending on configuration) |
| Controller Features | Joy-Con 2 motion controls, optional mouse-style aiming, Pro Controller support |
| Gameplay Features | Scanning visor, Morph Ball, psychic powers, hub world traversal, lock-on combat |
| World | Planet Viewros (alien jungle, ruins, desert regions, interconnected exploration zones) |
| Storage | Approx. 29–32 GB (estimated depending on version) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} |
| Rating | Teen (Sci-fi violence, mild thematic elements) |
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| Works with | Nintendo Switch 2 |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |