Despite growing rumors of a new delay, Nintendo has assured that Metroid Prime 4 is still scheduled for release in 2025. The company confirmed the information in an official statement and reinforced its commitment to the return of one of the most anticipated franchises of the generation.
The title, which has undergone a complete overhaul since its original announcement in 2017, has recently reappeared at international events and listings, reigniting fan anticipation and reinforcing signs that the game is indeed close to completion.
Metroid Prime 4's long road to 2025
Since its initial reveal in 2017, Metroid Prime 4 has undergone a turbulent development process. Two years after its announcement, Nintendo decided to restart the project from scratch, claiming that the original developments didn't meet the franchise's expected quality standards. From then on, the game disappeared from the spotlight for years. In 2023, it resurfaced with a gameplay trailer and a new release date of 2025.
This revival has rekindled the interest of players, who had only been following re-releases like the Metroid Prime 1 remaster and the previously unreleased Metroid Dread. This new phase of development, now led by Retro Studios, promises to recapture the essence of the series with updated features and a focus on the capabilities of Nintendo's new hardware.
Speculation of delay still surrounds the project
Even with the recent confirmation of a 2025 release, the lack of substantial news in recent months has generated uncertainty among fans. Reece 'Kiwi Talkz' Reilly and other influencers have revealed that Nintendo planned to release Metroid Prime 4 alongside the Switch's successor, but delayed the game due to technical issues.
Speculation gained momentum after Metroid Prime 4 appeared in a confusing advertising campaign on the London Underground, suggesting a lack of alignment between marketing and production. Furthermore, reports indicate that the game is still undergoing fine-tuning, reinforcing concerns that the release date could be pushed back to 2026.
Nintendo reinforces the game's presence at Fan Expo Canada
Contrary to rumors, Nintendo has released its schedule for Fan Expo Canada, an event where Metroid Prime 4 will be available for demo alongside titles like Hades 2 and Borderlands 4. Nintendo reaffirmed that it will release the game in 2025, keeping the planned window.
Furthermore, confirmation that the game has received an R rating in South Korea also indicates that the final stages of production are underway, fueling expectations for a more concrete announcement soon.
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