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Metroid Prime 4 Continues Scheduled for 2025

Looking forward to an exciting year ahead with Nintendo's confirmed releases - Donkey Kong Bananza, Dragon X Drive, Pokémon Legends: Z-a, and a playable demo of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond at the Fan Expo Canada in Toronto!

Carlos Mendoza · 2 min read

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - 2025 Release Confirmed with Demo at Fan Expo Canada

Nintendo has confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is scheduled for release in 2025. While a precise launch date for the title remains unannounced, Nintendo has revealed other significant plans. This year, the company already launched Mario Kart World on Switch 2. Additionally, Donkey Kong Bananza, Dragon X Drive, and Pokemon Legends: ZA have all been announced with 2025 release windows. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, however, is currently the only major upcoming title without a firm release date, leading some fans to express concerns about potential delays. Players will have an opportunity to test a demo of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond at Fan Expo Canada in Toronto. Despite the absence of a specific launch date, Nintendo confirms the title remains scheduled for its 2025 release.

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For all you Nintendo fans out there, don’t miss the latest news on one of the most anticipated titles for 2025—Ahmed Hassan’s recent post “Kirby Air Riders Receives Age Rating” (published on August 5, 2025) delves into the exciting details surrounding this upcoming Switch exclusive. As Nintendo gears up to release another charming and engaging game in their lineup, find out how Kirby Air Riders is shaping up for players aged 7 and above! Head over to our article Kirby Air Riders Receives Age Rating to learn more about this delightful addition to the Nintendo family. For all you Metroid enthusiasts out there, we've got some exciting news! Marcus Thompson over at Players For Life recently broke down Nintendo’s official announcement regarding the highly anticipated release of Metroid Prime 4 (August 4, 2025). The blog post confirms that the game is slated for a 2025 release and includes details from the Fan Expo Canada event where attendees had the chance to try out a demo. Don't miss this comprehensive look at the game's journey since its initial announcement in 2017, including the challenges it faced along the way. Dive into the full story Metroid Prime 4: Nintendo Confirms Release Year as 2025! And for all you Nintendo enthusiasts out there, be sure to mark your calendars for this upcoming event! Carlos Mendoza’s latest piece, "Nintendo to Host New Nintendo Direct Presentation This Thursday," published on July 30th, delves into the details of an exciting announcement scheduled for July 31st. With a focus on third-party games coming to both current and potentially next-gen Switch consoles, this brief yet crucial presentation starting at 10 AM Brasilia Time is not one to miss. Head over to our site (Nintendo to Host New Nintendo Direct Presentation This Thursday) to catch all the updates and insights.

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Game info

Official Name
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Brief Summary
The galaxy’s greatest bounty hunter Samus Aran will embark on a new mission in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Platforms
Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch
Released
December 31, 2025
Genre
Shooter, Adventure
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
12
Languages
French, Japanese
Developer
Nintendo, Retro Studios, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 6
Publisher
Nintendo

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