Metroid Prime 4's release date is still a mystery, however, here we have detailed all the info we have thus far on its platforms, story, multiplayer modes and more.
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Metroid Prime 4, the anticipated next installment in the 3D and first-person Metroid Prime series, has faced a turbulent development. Initially announced in 2017, Nintendo revealed in January 2019 that they had scrapped the original project and restarted it with Retro Studios. Since then, updates have been scarce, and there's still no release date.
Time is running out, but for now, fans are eagerly awaiting any solid details about the highly anticipated Metroid Prime 4. Here we’ve got you covered with the latest details for Metroid Prime 4 such as release date, platform release, and more.
Metroid Prime 4 Release Date
We didn't hear anything about the game from the teaser until 2019 when Nintendo surprised everyone by announcing that they were starting over with the development, now led by Retro Studios. Since then, there haven't been many updates on the game's progress.
Despite the limited information on Metroid Prime 4, there's hope that we might receive some release-related news in the coming months of 2024.
Metroid Prime 4 Platforms
Unfortunately, Metroid Prime 4 won't be playable on PS5, Xbox, or PC because it's exclusive to Nintendo systems. It's expected to be released on the current Nintendo Switch, but there are rumors of a new Nintendo Switch 2 in late 2024. Some are unsure if the game will be available on the original Switch. It might also be released on both systems, similar to how Breath of the Wild was on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch.
Metroid Prime 4 Story
Metroid Prime 4 has an uncertain storyline, however, as per a GamesRadar+ report, there are open-ended possibilities from previous games.
A podcast indicates the game will be sizable with expansive areas, though not necessarily open-world. Another source mentions larger areas than before, similar to Halo Infinite's environments.
Different sources provide conflicting information, but it's evident that Metroid stories are detailed as Nintendo and Retro Studios have a history of investing heavily in character development and plot in past games.
Will Metroid Prime 4 Offer Multiplayer Mode?
Most Metroid games don't let you play with others, but we're not sure if Metroid Prime 4 will be the same. Even though Metroid Prime 2 had multiplayer, the third game didn't, and that worries some people about the new one.
We don't know if Metroid Prime 4 will let you play with friends or not. Some people on Reddit think having multiplayer might make the single-player game not as good while others say Metroid Prime doesn't really need multiplayer. They also said Metroid Prime: Hunters was more like a first-person shooter than a regular Metroid game.
Will Metroid Prime 4 be a First-Person Game?
Well, in every Metroid Prime game, you play as Samus Aran in a 3D world, and it's mostly a first-person game, meaning you see through Samus's eyes. But sometimes, it switches to a third-person view, especially when she turns into a ball. Metroid Prime is more about exploring cool places, solving puzzles, and facing big bosses. So we can expect Metroid Prime 4 to follow the same league.
A Quick Look Back at the History of Metroid Prime
The Metroid Prime series is a set of video games that happen between the first and second Metroid games. The first one, Metroid Prime, came out in 2002 for the GameCube and is considered a great game for the console. There are also Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (2004), Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (2007), Metroid Prime Hunters, and Metroid Prime Federation Force.
These games are known for being fast and exciting, with big areas to explore, tricky puzzles, and tough boss fights. Some fans argue about whether the series is part of the official Metroid story, but it was confirmed to be true in Metroid: Samus Returns. If you focus on the main stuff, playing through the Metroid Prime series takes about 13.5 hours.
The latest Metroid game came out in 2023 when Nintendo and Retro Studios released a remastered version of Metroid Prime for the Nintendo Switch.
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