Metroid Prime 4 Appears in ESRB Age Rating
Jonathan Dubinski 
Key Takeaways
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- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a highly anticipated Switch game developed by Retro Studios and Nintendo, is approaching release, as indicated by its recent appearance on the American ESRB and update on the Nintendo eShop with a T rating for teens.
- The games imminent launch is suggested due to its T rating and previous rating by South Koreas classification council for ages 12 and above in July.
- Although a specific launch date has not been announced yet, Nintendo revealed a 2024 release window for the game during their discussion in March and released a new trailer.
- The original Metroid Prime trilogy was developed by Retro Studios, and they are collaborating with Nintendo once again for the development of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond Approaches with ESRB T Rating and Imminent Release
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo’s upcoming Switch game, is nearing release. Although a confirmed launch date has not been announced, the game recently appeared on the American ESRB and was updated on the Nintendo eShop with a T rating for teens, indicating an imminent launch. This follows its rating for ages 12 and above by South Korea’s classification council in July, prior to the ESRB appearance in August. Nintendo last discussed the game in March, when the company released a new trailer and announced a 2024 release window. Canadian studio Retro Studios is developing Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in collaboration with Nintendo, consistent with their work on the original Metroid Prime trilogy for GameCube.
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| 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 31, 2025 |
| Genre | Shooter, Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | 12 |
| Languages | French, Japanese |
| Genre | Nintendo, Retro Studios, Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 6 |
| Genre | Nintendo |
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