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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
How to Unlock Vi-O-La and Controls
★ 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
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, what it is, and all Vi-O-La amiibo rewards 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 |  |
| 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.
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.
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!
Vi-O-La amiibo Rewards
All Vi-O-La amiibo Unlocks
| amiibo | Effect |
|---|---|
 Samus (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond) |
• Change the BGM when riding Vi-O-La in Sol Valley. ►Purchase the amiibo here! |
 Samus & Vi-O-La (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond) |
• Change the color of Vi-O-La. • See Vi-O-La's total mileage. • Each day, you can increase the recovery rate of Vi-O-La's boost energy. ►Purchase the amiibo here! |
All amiibo Rewards and Unlocks
Vi-O-La Overview
Details and Effects
| Type | Vi-O-La | Location | Volt Forge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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