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

Prepare yourself for Samus Aran's thrilling adventure on the unknown planet Viewros in Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, out next December!

Jonathan Dubinski · 2 min read

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!"

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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 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

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