How to Unlock Vi-O-La and Controls
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Vi-O-La, or Viola, is a bike that can be unlocked once you reach the top floor of Tower 1 of Volt Forge in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Learn how to get Vi-O-La, how to summon it, all controls, where to find Boost Tanks, what it is, all Vi-O-La amiibo rewards, and skins here!
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How to Unlock Vi-O-La
Reach Top Floor of Volt Forge Tower 1
Vi-O-La is first seen at the top floor of Tower 1 when you initially explore Volt Forge. Samus' encounter with it is part of the story, as unlocking the second and third towers require you to ride it to cross the long bridges of the area.
Volt Forge Walkthrough and Guide
Equip the Vi-O-La Suit
Upon first interacting with Vi-O-La, Samus will be unable to activate it. You must receive the Vi-O-La suit upgrade found at the base of the pedestal to gain access to the bike and ride it.
List of All Upgrades and Psychic Abilities
Vi-O-La Controls
All Vi-O-La Controls
| Action | Button |
|---|---|
| Brake | Scan |  |
| Brake |  |
| Menu |  |
| Move |  |
| Vi-O-La Radio: Play / Stop |  |
| Vi-O-La Radio: Previous Track |  |
| Vi-O-La Radio: Next Track |  |
| Toggle Minimap |  |
| Accelerate |  |
| Accelerate |  |
| Toggle Vi-O-La |  |
| Switch Visors |  |
| (FREE) |  |
| Fire Projectile |  |
| Boost |  |
| Camera |  |
Summon Vi-O-La with the + Button
To summon Vi-O-La, press the + Button on the Right Joy-Con or Pro Controller. Alternatively, press the button to dismount from the bike and return to first person mode.
Do note that you can only call Vi-O-La in certain areas where it can be used. Tight areas and portions of the different biomes do not allow for Vi-O-La to be summoned.
Change the BGM with the Vi-O-La Radio
If you have the Samus amiibo, you can unlock the Vi-O-La Radio which lets you change the background music when riding the bike. Use the directional buttons to change the sound track.
Press A to Launch up to 5 Projectiles
Vi-O-La has the ability to fire up to 5 homing projectiles onto enemies. This can be used to target flying creatures of Viewros in the vast desert that is Sol Valley.
Use the B Button to Boost Speed
You can boost Vi-O-La's speed using the B button. Accelerate to gain momentum and get to large areas quickly. The number of times you can perform a boost can be upgraded with Boost Tanks.
Where to Find Vi-O-La Boost Tanks
Located in Sol Valley
Boost Tanks are mainly found in Sol Valley contained by ring-like gates. To unlock them, you must have the Chip Upgrades to use Fire Shot, Ice Shot, and Thunder Shot, depending on which gate it is.
All Vi-O-La Boost Tank Locations
What is Vi-O-La?
An Advanced Bike that Samus Can Ride
Vi-O-La is a new technologically advanced bike that Samus can use to explore Viewros.
It is first discovered in Volt Forge at the top floor of Tower 1 and is pivotal to exploring the remainder of the area by allowing Samus to traverse the long and thunderous bridges that connect the different towers of the facility.
Used to Unlock Areas of Volt Forge
Volt Forge is a technological facility that spans across a large area with its multiple tower structures. Vi-O-La stands as a key to these towers, allowing Samus to unlock access points in the facility.
Volt Forge Interactive Map and Guide
Can Traverse Sol Valley Quickly
Vi-O-La can be ridden by Samus to cross the vast lands of Sol Valley quickly, letting her reach the different biomes of Viewros while protecting her from the harsh environment.
Samus can attack with Vi-O-La to kill the different wildlife out to get her in the desert.
Viewros (Sol Valley) Interactive Map
Farm Green Crystals with Vi-O-La
While exploring Sol Valley, you will encounter green crystals scattered across the area. Destroying them rewards you with ores that are required to unlock the final boss of the game.
Use Vi-O-La to make farming the material a lot easier and make sure to collect them once you see them while exploring the area!
Collectibles Unlocked
List of All Collectibles Unlocked with Vi-O-La
| ✔️ | Overworld View | Map Location |
|---|---|---|
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Missile Expansion 3
Location: Sol Valley Area: Southern Sol Valley How to Get: While riding Vi-O-La, find a rock formation with a ramp. Use a boost as you board the ramp to go through the center of the rock formation and grab the upgrade. |
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Vi-O-La is primarily used for traversal and allows you to access some collectibles in conjunction with your other upgrades.
Vi-O-La amiibo Rewards
All Samus amiibo Unlocks
| Rewards | Description |
|---|---|
| Vi-O-La Radio | Change in-game songs while riding Vi-O-La! |
| Daily Energy Shield and Heal |  Receive an energy shield that absorbs and reflects attacks! This also fully heals Samus. |
All Samus & Vi-O-La amiibo Unlocks
| Rewards | Description |
|---|---|
| Daily Boost Recovery |  Increase the Boost Meter regeneration rate when in Sol Valley. |
| Vi-O-La Odometer and Color Theme Skins |  Track how far you've traveled with Vi-O-La in meters. Furthermore, unlock a skin for every 50km you've traveled with Vi-O-La! |
All Vi-O-La Skins
List of Vi-O-La Themes
| Total Mileage | Skin Unlocked |
|---|---|
| 0m |  Default Skin |
| 50,000m |  Samus Varia Skin |
| 100,000m |  Sylux Skin |
| 150,000m |  Metroid Prime Skin |
| 200,000m |  Space Pirate Skin |
| 250,000m |  Ancient Skin |
| 300,000m |  Psychic Era Skin |
| 350,000m |  Vi-O-La Suit Skin |
A total of eight skins are available in game. Seven of them can be earned with the amiibo. Simply ride with Vi-O-La and earn a skin for every 50km you travel with the bike.
Skin Unlocks Are Shared Across Saves
Any Vi-O-La skins you unlock in one playthrough are shared across all of your save files.
Vi-O-La Overview
Details and Effects
| Type | Vi-O-La | Location | Volt Forge - Showroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effect | |||
| New motorbike used by Samus to explore Sol Valley quickly. Can be used in the open-world but also on large spaces in biomes with reduced speed. | |||
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Related Guides
All Upgrades and Psychic Abilities
List of Suits and Chip Upgrades
| List of All Suits | List of All Chip Upgrades |
All Upgrades and Psychic Abilities
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