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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the fourth installment of the Metroid Prime series which focuses on first person shooter mechanics developed and published by Nintendo. Read on to learn about its release date, its target platforms, and its announcement history.
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Release Date and Time
Released on December 4, 2025 at Midnight Local Time
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was released on December 4, 2025 for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Like many Nintendo titles, the game launched at midnight local time.
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Is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Xbox Game Pass?
The game is a Nintendo Switch exclusive and will not be available on Game Pass.
Is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on PS Plus?
The game is a Nintendo Switch exclusive and will not be available on PS Plus.
Is Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch Online?
There are currently no announcements regarding its availability for Nintendo Switch Online users at this time.
Announcement History
Nintendo Direct March 2025
Nintendo Direct March 27, 2025 showcased new gameplay footage of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Nintendo Direct June 2024
Nintendo finally showcased an announcement trailer for Metroid Prime 4, now title Metroid Prime 4: Beyond showcasing new gameplay footage trailer and a release date slated sometime around 2025.
Development Now Under Retro Studios
In January 2019, Shinya Takahashi, the general manager of Nintendo EPD, announced that development of Metroid Prime 4 had been restarted now under Retro Studios instead of Bandai Namco, with Kensuke Tanabe returning. This decision was made after the previous studio did not meet Nintendo's standards.
E3 2017
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond was first announced on June 14, 2017, during E3 2017. At the time, it was revealed to be in development under the name Metroid Prime 4.
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