★ Story Walkthrough | Upgrades and Abilities
☆ Characters | Bosses | Puzzles
★ Viewros Map: Energy Tank | Missile Expansion | Shot Expansion
★ Game Details: amiibo Unlocks | How Long to Beat | Switch Edition Differences

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a Nintendo-exclusive game and can only be played on the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 systems. See all the information about Prime 4's supported platforms and consoles in this guide!
List of Contents
| Available Platforms | Unavailable On |
|---|---|
|
✔︎ Nintendo Switch ✔︎ Nintendo Switch 2 |
✖︎ PC ✖︎ Playstation 5 ✖︎ Playstation 4 ✖︎ Xbox Series X|S ✖︎ Xbox One ✖︎ Mobile |
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is solely available on Nintendo Consoles, specifically all versions of the Nintendo Switch! Each console has its own edition and an Upgrade Pack is available in the Nintendo Switch Shop for players to play on both consoles.
| Upgrade Pack Price | $9.99 |
|---|
An Upgrade Pack updates the Nintendo Switch edition to the Nintendo Switch 2 edition and lets you carry over your save data between the two versions.
It already comes with the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, so purchasing this version will allow you to play on the Nintendo Switch seamlessly. Whereas, it is an additional purchase of $9.99 if you are coming from the base Switch version.
Edition Differences and Upgrade Pack Cost

| All Patch Updates |
|---|
| 1.1.0 |
Release Time and Countdown
Updated 12/4/2025
Check out Metroid Prime 4: Beyond's release time and countdown timer here!
Preload Date and How to Pre-Download
Updated 11/28/2025
Preload Metroid Prime 4 on Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2 until December 4, 2025!
Available Platforms and Consoles
Updated 11/28/2025
Find out which platforms and consoles you can play Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on!
Preorder Bonuses and How to Claim
Updated 11/28/2025
See the different preorder bonuses you can get in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond!
Switch 1 and Switch 2 Edition Differences
Updated 12/4/2025
Find out the different editions Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is available on and how they perform!
Switch 2 Upgrade Pack Cost and Details
Updated 12/4/2025
See what Upgrade Packs are and how they can affect your game version here!
| Is There Fast Travel? | Fast travel is not available in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. The game focuses on fully exploring Viewros using Vi-O-La. |
|---|---|
| Is It Beyond Open World? | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is semi-open world with its expansive desert called Sol Valley. |
| Is There a Multiplayer or Co-op Mode? | Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a single player game, focused on exploration and story progression. |
| How Long to Beat | It takes about 10 to 15 hours to complete the full story. |
Available Platforms and Consoles Guide



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