September 12, 2025
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Release Date Revealed With Samus Riding a Futuristic Motorcycle Nintendo finally confirms Metroid Prime 4’s launch date and debuts a new trailer featuring the Vi-O-La motorbike
After years of anticipation, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally has a release date. Nintendo confirmed during the latest Nintendo Direct that the long-awaited entry in the series will launch on December 4, 2025 for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
🚀 New Trailer Showcases the Vi-O-La Motorcycle
The announcement came with a fresh gameplay trailer, surprising fans with a new traversal option: a futuristic motorbike called Vi-O-La.
Highlights from the trailer include:
- Samus riding Vi-O-La across a massive desert landscape.
- Combat sequences where Samus battles enemies while on the bike.
- A snowy biome where wolf-like creatures attack during a blizzard.
- A closing tease showing Sylux, a recurring rival bounty hunter.
The sleek design of the bike has drawn comparisons to Batman’s iconic vehicles, adding an exciting twist to exploration and combat in Metroid Prime 4.
🧩 New Amiibo Figures
Nintendo also revealed three new Amiibo tied to Metroid Prime 4:
- November 6: Samus Amiibo and a special edition of Samus riding the Vi-O-La bike.
- December 4: A Sylux Amiibo launching alongside the game.
These collectibles are expected to feature in-game functionality, continuing Nintendo’s tradition of tying Amiibo to unlocks and bonuses.
🕹️ Development Journey
Metroid Prime 4’s path to release has been long and complicated:
- Originally announced at E3 2017, the game faced multiple delays.
- In 2019, development was rebooted with Retro Studios, the creators of the original Metroid Prime trilogy, returning to lead the project.
- Earlier this year, preview sessions confirmed that the game is staying true to the Prime formula while introducing new mechanics like the Vi-O-La.
✅ Final Thoughts
With Metroid Prime 4: Beyond officially arriving this December, fans finally have a concrete date to look forward to. Between the addition of Vi-O-La, new environments, and the return of Sylux, the game looks ready to evolve the series in exciting ways while honoring its roots.