Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches on December 4th; latest trailer, more footage, and amiibo announced

12 September 2025 Lite_Agent Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Retro Studios

During the latest Nintendo Direct, Nintendo was bound to showcase the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, given that it was still slated for a 2025 release. And just as expected, we did get a release date during the presentation: December 4th!

But we got more than a mere release date: we also got a brand new trailer, showcasing Samus Aran’s very own space bike (called Vi-O-La) and more.

Here’s the trailer:

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: 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.

If you want to see more of the game in action, here’s a video with some additional footage:

Finally, here’s some screenshots:

Also, it was announced that new amiibo are on the way:

Samus (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond): November 6th
Samus & Vi-O-La: November 6th
Sylux (Metroid Prime 4: Beyond: December 4th

Unfortunately, details about what those amiibo do in-game aren’t known yet, and will be shared at a later date.

Finally, Nintendo gave us a reminder about the Metroid Prime 3 1-3: A Visual Retrospective book launches on October 28th.

A Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective book is releasing Oct. 28, featuring concept drawings and behind-the-scenes illustrations from Metroid Prime, Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, and Metroid Prime Remastered, along with exclusive commentary from Producer Kensuke Tanabe and Retro Studios. Available for pre-purchase beginning today at select retailers.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (Switch, Switch 2) comes out on December 4th worldwide.

Source: Nintendo PR (12.09.2025)