Speculation surrounding Nintendo’s next-generation console, often called the Switch 2, is intensifying. Leaker SamusHunter2 suggests that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond could be a launch title for this new console.
In a fun post on They also teased playing Metroid Prime Pinball, tying the post to the series. Given its accurate history with Nintendo leaks, fans believe Metroid Prime 4: Beyond could launch with the new console.
Metroid Prime 4, announced at E3 2017, has had a bumpy development. Initially handled by Bandai Namco Studios, it was rebooted in 2019 by Retro Studios, the original developers. Producer Kensuke Tanabe returned to oversee the project.
After years of silence, Nintendo revealed the official title and trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on June 18, 2024. The trailer showed a lush forest, Samus exploring new areas, scanning for Space Pirates, and meeting Sylux, the favorite of the fans. The game is scheduled for release in 2025 and could launch on both the current console and Switch 2.
Releasing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond with the Switch 2 would fit into Nintendo’s strategy of combining major titles with new hardware. The Metroid series, known for its exploration and visuals, could show off the features of the new console, especially with the rumored performance boost of the Nvidia T239 chipset.
Fans are eagerly awaiting more announcements from Nintendo, with rumors suggesting a Switch 2 reveal in January 2024.
