Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, featuring new control options and enhanced graphics modes. Players can utilize the Joy-Con controller’s mouse functionality for navigation. The quality mode offers 4K and 60fps with HDR when docked, and 1080p and 60fps in handheld mode. Meanwhile, the performance mode allows for 1080p at 120fps while docked and 720p at 120fps in handheld mode. A recent Nintendo Direct showcased gameplay, set on the planet Viewros, with Samus Aran’s new psychic powers. The game’s release is anticipated in 2025 after a lengthy development process. Metroid Prime Remastered is available for those seeking more Metroid.
Nintendo has revealed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond will feature a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which includes an extra control option and enhanced graphics performance modes.
In this Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Beyond, players will be able to utilize the Joy-Con controller’s mouse functionality, which I’m eager to experiment with—it seems like a fantastic way to explore the game.
Regarding graphics options, the quality mode allows gaming at 4K and 60fps with HDR while docked, and at 1080p and 60fps with HDR in handheld mode. The performance mode enables gameplay at 1080p and 120fps with HDR while docked, and 720p and 120fps with HDR when in handheld mode.
This announcement comes after a significant new look at the game during last week’s Nintendo Direct. A trailer showcased the planet Viewros, where the game is set, along with Samus Aran’s new psychic abilities that she will use against foes and for puzzle-solving. The trailer indicated that the game is scheduled for release at an undisclosed time in 2025.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has had a long and winding development journey. It was first announced shortly after the original Switch launch in 2017. However, Nintendo stated in early 2019 that they would reboot the title, collaborating with Retro Studios. Last year, Nintendo finally unveiled gameplay footage, which looked quite promising.
If you’re craving more Metroid action while we wait for Beyond, the recently released Metroid Prime Remastered in 2023 is an outstanding remaster of the original classic.