Exciting News: Metroid Prime 4 Update Imminent

Fans of the Metroid Prime series have been eagerly anticipating the release of its fourth installment for nearly two decades now. While Samus Aran has been busy with other adventures, it's the first-person, pulse-pounding action that developer Retro Studios introduced in the original game on Nintendo GameCube that fans crave. At E3 2017, Nintendo finally announced Metroid Prime 4, but there have been complications and delays since then. Initially, Bandai Namco Studios was set to develop the game, but Retro Studios ultimately returned to lead the project after Bandai's work failed to meet Nintendo's standards. Since then, there has been little official news on the game's progress, other than a few hiring reports from Retro Studios.

Metroid Prime 4 fans may have reason to hope as the game is now listed on the UK's Nintendo Store website, allowing fans to register for updates. However, the game has been present on the site for some time, with frequent removal and reinstatement, prompting caution from fans. Despite this, the fact that it is currently listed is seen as a positive sign for potential updates in the near future. The listing has also sparked discussions about when Nintendo will make a new announcement regarding the highly-anticipated sequel and which console it will be released on. Some speculate that Metroid Prime 4 could be the final first-party blockbuster for the Switch, or it could be a launch title for a new console rumored to be in development.

It remains to be seen whether the rumors about the upcoming release of Metroid Prime 4 are true, given the sporadic activity of the UK Nintendo Store page that initiated the buzz. However, with a new Nintendo Direct rumored to be happening in the near future, fans are hopeful for any updates on the highly anticipated game and its release date. Rest assured, Metroid Prime 4 is currently being developed for the Nintendo Switch.

Source: Nintendo Store UK