Metroid Prime 4 Beyond: A New Trailer Featuring Samus Aran’s Survival Struggle

by Jonathan Dubinski November 25, 2025

written by Jonathan Dubinski November 25, 2025

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches on December 4, offering enhanced gameplay for Nintendo Switch 2. Players can expect detailed environments, intricate mechanics, and seamless blending of exploration and combat.
The game takes place on the planet Viewros, a hostile environment filled with challenging enemies, formidable bosses, and relentless obstacles for Samus Aran to overcome.
Samuss classic abilities are featured, including ViOLa, as well as new psychic powers, in this first-person adventure exploring the mysteries of an ancient civilization on Viewros.
An 11-minute gameplay video is available, but a new feature may potentially alter the classic Metroid Prime formula, adding uncertainty to the traditional gameplay experience.

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Metroid Prime 4 Beyond: Survival on Hostile Viewros – A First-Person Odyssey

With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launching in just days, Nintendo is ramping up marketing for this major exclusive. Recent previews highlight Samus Aran’s struggle for survival, showcasing challenging gameplay on the new planet Viewros. Scheduled for release on December 4, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will feature enhancements for the Switch 2. Players can anticipate detailed environments and intricate game mechanics as they explore the interconnected world of Viewros, seamlessly blending exploration with combat. Previews suggest Samus will face a hostile environment, relentless enemies, and formidable bosses. In this first-person adventure, Samus will navigate the mysteries of Viewros, a planet that once housed an ancient civilization. The game will showcase Samus’s classic abilities, including ViOLa zooming through Sol Valley, alongside new psychic powers. An extended 11-minute gameplay video is also available. However, one potentially disruptive new feature might alter the classic Metroid Prime formula.

In Case You Missed It

“If you’re craving a dose of nostalgia with a side of excitement for what’s next, November 15th was quite the day here at Players For Life! Carlos Mendoza kicked things off by unveiling ‘Metroid Prime 4 Gets Detailed Video’, promising an unforgettable first-person adventure on Switch and Switch 2, set to release December 4th. Meanwhile, Sophie Laurent took us on a journey through time with her exploration of retro gaming dynamics in ‘The Witcher 3: No Initial Romance Options’. And speaking of future thrills, Sophie also delivered a tantalizing seven-minute sneak peek into Samus Aran’s next adventure, ‘Nintendo Reveals Seven Minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in Video’, which is set to launch on December 4th. So dive right in – here are the links to catch up on all the action: Metroid Prime 4 Gets Detailed Video for Carlos’ deep dive into Metroid Prime 4, The Witcher 3: No Initial Romance Options for Sophie’s romantic retrospective on The Witcher 3, and finally, Nintendo Reveals Seven Minutes of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in Video to witness Samus’ latest adventures!”

Specification
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 4, 2025
Genre	Shooter, Adventure
Play Modes	Single player
Content Rating	T
Languages	French, Japanese
Genre	Nintendo, Retro Studios, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 6
Genre	Nintendo