It feels like forever since development began on Metroid Prime 4, and this week, Nintendo fans will finally be able to play Samus’ new 3D adventure! It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 20 years since Metroid Prime 3 was released.
If you’re eager to start playing Metroid Prime 4 with Samus, check out our guide below to find out exactly when you can!
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Global Release Times for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Metroid Prime 4 Unlock Times
When new Nintendo games come out on the Switch eShop, the release times are a little different than for other big games. If you’re in North America, Metroid Prime 4 will be available around midnight Eastern Time (New York City) on December 4th. That means players on the West Coast, like in Los Angeles, can start playing as early as 9 PM Pacific Time on December 3rd – the night before!
| Location / Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 9 PM (December 3) |
| Denver (MST) | 10 PM (December 3) |
| Chicago (CST) | 11 PM (December 3) |
| New York (EDT) | 12 AM (December 4) |
| London (BST) | 12 am (December 4) |
| Berlin (CEST) | 12 am (December 4 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 12 am (December 4) |
| Sydney (AEST) | 12 am (December 4) |
| Auckland (NZST) | 12 am (December 4) |
Can You Play Metroid Prime 4 Early?
Comes at a Cost
You can play Metroid Prime 4 before its official release, but it requires a few extra steps and may cost more than the standard $69.99 price.
Because Metroid Prime 4 is released at midnight in New Zealand and Australia, some Switch players are finding ways to play it early. They’re creating new Nintendo eShop accounts linked to those regions and buying digital gift cards online to purchase the game ahead of its release in the United States.
If you’re in Los Angeles, you could be playing Metroid Prime 4 as early as 3 AM on December 3rd, which is 18 hours before it’s widely available.
Buying eShop cards could cost you a bit more, but if you’re a huge Metroid fan, it might be worth it to play the game and finish the story before everyone else.
FAQ
Q: What time does Metroid Prime 4 come out?
Metroid Prime 4 comes out on the Nintendo Switch eShop at 9 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, December 3rd, which is 12 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, December 5th. Players in other countries will be able to download the game at midnight local time.
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