Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Overview Trailer Released - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 14 November 2025 / 4,321 Views
Publisher Nintendo and developer Retro Studios have released the overview trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
"When responding to a distress call from the Galactic Federation, Samus Aran becomes entangled in an unexpected disaster. Now, she must explore the unknown planet Viewros in this first-person adventure," reads the description to the trailer.
"Master Samus's core abilities, ride Vi-O-La through Sol Valley, and make use of mysterious powers called Psychic Abilities as you fight to survive and find a way home in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond."
View the trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
After an unexpected accident, Samus finds herself transported to the mysterious planet Viewros. Scan your surroundings for clues, make the most of your equipment and weapons, and use Samus’s newfound psychic abilities—and her technologically advanced bike, the Vi-O-La—to traverse and explore the environment. You’ll need every tool at your disposal to survive and escape Viewros.
Bounty Hunter: Samus Aran
One of the greatest bounty hunters in the galaxy. Capable of completing any mission—no matter the danger.
World: Planet Viewros
An unknown planet. Samus suddenly finds herself transported to the greenery of an ancient jungle.
Objective: Explore the Mysterious Planet to Find a Way Home
Scan stone statues and ruins for clues on how to move forward. Battle abhorrant alien creatures who inhabit the planet.
Powers: Psychic Abilities
Mysterious powers that Samus acquires while exploring the planet. Wield them wisely to clear your path forward.
Friend or Foe? Lamorn
An alien race that once existed on planet Viewros. They make a solemn request of Samus.
Deadly Sharpshooter: Sylux
An enigmatic bounty hunter with a deep-seated grudge against the Galactic Federation—and Samus.
Switch 2 Enhancements
Aim With Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls
lay using mouse controls made possible by the Joy-Con 2 controllers or standard button controls. Move the right Joy-Con 2 controller like a mouse to aim and navigate with greater precision.
Choose Your Display Mode
Explore planet Viewros in greater detail with a higher resolution, faster framerate, and HDR support for more vivid colors. Go all-in on visual detail with Quality Mode, or choose Performance Mode to prioritize even smoother gameplay. You can choose either mode to suit your preference.
- Quality Mode
- Docked – 4K resolution / 60 frames per second / HDR
- Handheld / Tabletop – 1080p resolution / 60 frames per second / HDR
- Performance Mode
- Docked – 1080p resolution / 120 frames per second / HDR
- Handheld / Tabletop – 720p resolution / 120 frames per second / HDR
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on December 4. The Switch 2 version is titled Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.
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Looks improved compared to previous trailers, definitely on my list!! : D
Wait, so is Samus not losing all her abilities at the beginning of the game???? That has been something I've personally never been a fan of lol. Going from the trailer, it seems like you have all your regular abilities, but you gain psychic abilities throughout the game instead.
The big thing I'm not entirely sold on is the desert overworld that connects each hub. The trailer makes it seem kinda......pointless. Like there's nothing to really do other than attack the occasional enemy and scan an object periodically. There was a brief part at the end where there's a boss type enemy, so hopefully they're holding back at what else there is to do in the desert.
Pretty sure she is losing them when the big explosion happens and she wake up on that planet :)
Looks like the perfect excuse to me
Damn, spend the entire game collecting all her standard abilities on top of collecting all the new psychic abilities lol you’re probably right.
Based on the previews, it looks like she gets all her standard ability back in the first 1-2 hours of the game?
I don't know :) I actually like this about Metroid. It gives you a taste and then you have to earn it back haha
Def a different direction. Willing to play myself to see if this new direction works tho.
Looks fantastic.
I reckon the sidekick who links through your coms, can be muted outside of cutscenes. I'd hope so anyway. I don't mind more characters joining in, just don't solve puzzles or state the obvious all the time.
I think there's a possibility of there being a VS multiplayer mode, playing as a custom galactic federation trooper, without the psychic abilities. Capture the Flag, Defend Point of Interest, Death Match, etc, could all easily work.
Been seeing a lot of backlash about the companions saying "Isolation is Metroid's main theme" ...
While technically true, the feeling of isolation has never been a reason I've played these games or even thought about it while playing. (Metroid Dread being the only exception)
Honestly I think the companions look great...
I cant wait to grow to care about them only to inevitably watch all of them die.
Why do I have a feeling the likable new characters are gonna be killed by the Space Pirates?
