Metroid Prime 4: Beyond it seemed like it would never work out the way it did first teased in 2017but there is less than a month left until a new adventure featuring Samus Aran. On Friday, Nintendo released a trailer highlighting the biggest changes to the series.
In Metroid Prime 4, Samus responds to a distress call from the Galactic Federation, which is under attack by a bounty hunter known as Cylux. A disaster strikes, transporting her to the planet Viuros, and she must now use her new psychic abilities and some help from her allies to survive on the planet and find her way home.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond trailer
When will Metroid Prime 4 be released?
Metroid Prime 4 releases on December 4th.
Which consoles will Metroid Prime 4 be released on?
Metroid Prime 4 will be available on the original Switch for $60 and Switch 2 for 70 dollars. For those who currently have the original Switch but think they might get a Switch 2 for the holidays, the Switch version can be upgraded to the Switch 2 version for $10.
What's new in Metroid Prime 4?
The biggest change in Metroid Prime 4 is the open world. In previous Metroid Prime games, Samus was usually limited to caves, temples, or a ship, but this time she will be able to explore the world of Vyuros. To help her travel the world, Samus can ride a bicycle called the Vi-O-La.
Samus is known for her arsenal of powerful weapons, but in Metroid Prime 4 she will gain new psychic abilities. These abilities will allow her to manipulate energy and activate mechanisms with the power of thought.
There are Galactic Federation soldiers scattered throughout Viuros, whom Samus will rescue and also fight alongside. This is one of the few times Samus does not fight alien forces alone.
Will the Switch 2 version have any unique features?
New feature available only on the Switch 2 version of the game: mouse control. Players can use the Joy-Con 2 as a mouse by placing it on a hard surface, which some gamers believe is the proper way to play first-person shooter games. If that doesn't interest you, both versions of Metroid Prime 4 will use Joy-Cons motion controls or a compatible controller, e.g. Switch 2 Pro Controller.
