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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Released December 4, 2025 on Switch 2 and Switch

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About Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a first-person shooter and platform adventure set in science fiction territory, with action as a central theme. Released on December 4, 2025, it is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. The game is a single-player experience published by Nintendo and developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 6 together with Retro Studios. It is part of the Metroid Prime and wider Metroid series.

The game follows bounty hunter Samus Aran, who is pulled to the planet Viewros after a clash with the sharpshooter Sylux. Players explore this alien world, scanning their surroundings for clues and making use of Samus's equipment, weapons, and psychic abilities. Her bike, the Vi-O-La, is also part of the exploration toolkit.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond carries an ESRB T (Teen) rating and a PEGI 12 rating. Its combination of shooting, puzzle-style environment interaction, and exploration on a single planet keeps the focus on moving through the world and learning how it works.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond FAQ

When did Metroid Prime 4: Beyond come out?

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond came out on December 4, 2025.

What platforms is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on?

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond came out on Switch 2 and Switch.

Who made Metroid Prime 4: Beyond?

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is developed by Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 6 and Retro Studios and published by Nintendo.

Is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond multiplayer?

No. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is single player only.

What is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond rated?

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is rated ESRB T (Teen) and PEGI 12.

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