Nintendo Fans Are Trying to Narrow Down the Metroid Prime 4 Release Window

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Nintendo Fans Are Trying to Narrow Down the Metroid Prime 4 Release Window

Highlights

  • Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has a 2025 release window.
  • Fans speculate the game could launch between April and December 2025, possibly alongside the Switch successor.
  • Nintendo’s 2025 fiscal report hints at game’s release in the second half of 2025.

As a long-time Metroid fan, I can hardly contain my excitement with the latest news about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond! After what seems like an eternity of waiting, it appears that we might finally get our hands on this highly anticipated game in 2025.

According to a recent financial report, fans of Nintendo have been trying to pinpoint when exactly the highly-anticipated title Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will be available for purchase. After almost five years since development on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond resumed, the game was unveiled again during the June 2024 Nintendo Direct event. During this presentation, Retro Studios shared a sneak peek into their work on the game and even provided a projected release date of 2025.

Despite the broad release window of 2025 for the much-anticipated game, Metroid Prime 4, it’s set to debut following a challenging development process. During the Nintendo Direct, an initial glimpse of the game left fans eagerly awaiting its arrival. With only a 2025 release date to work with, some enthusiasts have speculated about the possible quarter of the year for its launch. Fans have been analyzing Nintendo’s latest financial data from the 2025 fiscal year in an attempt to pinpoint when exactly Metroid Prime 4 might be unveiled.

The Q1 2025 financial report from Nintendo outlines the sales performance of recent games like “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” and “Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD,” which have become top sellers. Additionally, it provides details about upcoming first-party Nintendo games slated for release in 2024 and 2025, including titles such as “Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” “Super Mario Party: Jamboree,” and “Mario and Luigi Brothership.” Interestingly, “Metroid Prime 4” is not included in the games scheduled for the current 2025 fiscal year. Given this information, it’s highly probable that “Metroid Prime 4” will debut in the subsequent fiscal year.

Metroid Prime 4 Speculated to Launch in Nintendo’s 2026 Fiscal Year

Nintendo’s financial year runs from April 2025 to March 2026, implying that if Metroid Prime 4 adheres to its 2025 release schedule, it may come out between April and December of 2025. On the r/metroid subreddit, fans are debating the specific launch date for the game, with some suggesting that Metroid Prime 4 might be unveiled alongside Nintendo’s next-generation Switch console.

It’s anticipated that The Switch 2 might be unveiled during the first six months of 2025. Many enthusiasts are hopeful that Metroid Prime 4 could possibly debut in Summer 2025. Additionally, fans speculate that Nintendo may secretly announce and release HD remasters of Metroid Prime 2 and 3 to generate buzz for Metroid Prime 4. For now, all we can do is keep our fingers crossed for an official announcement from Nintendo about the launch date of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

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2024-08-03 21:34